Hamden High School Alumni
Hamden, Connecticut (CT)
Recent Members
| Aisha Imler | 2000 |
| Anne Barone | 1976 |
| Constance Kenes | 1955 |
| Gage-allan Hill | 2023 |
| Jeffrey Vanderlip | 1977 |
| John Keane | 1964 |
| Len Francesconi Len Francesconi | 1971 |
| Samantha Wright | 2005 |
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
Bill Juul
Class of 1959
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Seaman, search and rescue, L.I. Sound .
Boatswains Mate aboard the West Wind.
Electronics Technician aboard the Spencer.
Class of 1959
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Seaman, search and rescue, L.I. Sound .
Boatswains Mate aboard the West Wind.
Electronics Technician aboard the Spencer.
Bob Marioni
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
Served as an Avionics Technician and as a flight technician (aircrew).
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
Served as an Avionics Technician and as a flight technician (aircrew).
Bob Miller
Class of 1975
Navy, 9 Years
Spent 9 years in Navy/Naval Reserve working as a Journalist/Public Relations Specialist.
Class of 1975
Navy, 9 Years
Spent 9 years in Navy/Naval Reserve working as a Journalist/Public Relations Specialist.
Bob O'Neill
Class of 1979
Navy, 15 Years
Navy Seabee. Reserve battalions NMCB 27 and CBMU 202. Attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force in Iraq 2008-2009.
Class of 1979
Navy, 15 Years
Navy Seabee. Reserve battalions NMCB 27 and CBMU 202. Attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force in Iraq 2008-2009.
Charles Owen Harman
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired HMC, 1977-80 USS Long Beach CGN-9, 1980-82 Nav Hosp Oakland CA; 1982-86 USS Saratoga CV-60; 1986-91 NAVLOGCOM, Frederick MD; 1991-94 2nd SRIG Camp Lejeune NC; 1994-96 OSO Syracuse NY
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired HMC, 1977-80 USS Long Beach CGN-9, 1980-82 Nav Hosp Oakland CA; 1982-86 USS Saratoga CV-60; 1986-91 NAVLOGCOM, Frederick MD; 1991-94 2nd SRIG Camp Lejeune NC; 1994-96 OSO Syracuse NY
Charles Roop
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
United States Submarine Service USS James K Polk SSBN645 Fire Control Technician (Ballistics) for Polaris and Poseidon missiles
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
United States Submarine Service USS James K Polk SSBN645 Fire Control Technician (Ballistics) for Polaris and Poseidon missiles
David Blake
Class of 1972
Navy, 24 Years
Retired as a commander in 2001 with 24 years of active duty.
Class of 1972
Navy, 24 Years
Retired as a commander in 2001 with 24 years of active duty.
David Emerson
Class of 2000
Navy, 3 Years
Currently serving aboard the SSN USS New Hampshire as a sonar tech
Class of 2000
Navy, 3 Years
Currently serving aboard the SSN USS New Hampshire as a sonar tech
DAVID PANAGROSSI
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
US SUBMARINE SERVICE 4 YEARS. TM2/SS. SERVED ABOARD SSN676 AROUND THE WORLD. 4 YEARS IN US NAVAL RESERVE.
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
US SUBMARINE SERVICE 4 YEARS. TM2/SS. SERVED ABOARD SSN676 AROUND THE WORLD. 4 YEARS IN US NAVAL RESERVE.
Diana Chambers Grayton
Class of 1969
Army, 8 Years
Disabled American Veteran. Officer in the Medical Service Corps.
Class of 1969
Army, 8 Years
Disabled American Veteran. Officer in the Medical Service Corps.
Edward Caputo
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as LtCol Infantry.
Service in Vietnam 65-67
Radio/ TV Public Affair Officer Pentagon 67-89
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as LtCol Infantry.
Service in Vietnam 65-67
Radio/ TV Public Affair Officer Pentagon 67-89
Edward Caputo
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as Lieutenant Colonel. Infantry
Served in Vietnam 1965-67.
Bronze Star,Mderitorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal.
Chief Radio/TV Office of Public Affairs ,Pentagon-1967-89
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as Lieutenant Colonel. Infantry
Served in Vietnam 1965-67.
Bronze Star,Mderitorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal.
Chief Radio/TV Office of Public Affairs ,Pentagon-1967-89
H"Hersh"Hernandez
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Corps Infantry officer. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1995. Served with 1st BN, 6th Marines, 2nd Recon BN, 3rd BN,8TH Marines. Advisor to El Salvadoran Army 87-88, Colombian/Marine Corps Riverine Program, 91-95, Advisor to JMUSDC/IADB, Coalition and Special Warfare Division. Post retirement worked as
Director of Diplomatic Security Operations, Africa, for US based international security firm, 1995-2017.
Currently working as Director of Compliance for same company.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Corps Infantry officer. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1995. Served with 1st BN, 6th Marines, 2nd Recon BN, 3rd BN,8TH Marines. Advisor to El Salvadoran Army 87-88, Colombian/Marine Corps Riverine Program, 91-95, Advisor to JMUSDC/IADB, Coalition and Special Warfare Division. Post retirement worked as
Director of Diplomatic Security Operations, Africa, for US based international security firm, 1995-2017.
Currently working as Director of Compliance for same company.
Joseph K. Dowley
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Infantry Officer. Trained at Ft. Dix and Ft. Benning 1969-70. Served in the Old Guard in Arlington, Va 1970. Inf. Platoon Leader, Vietnam, C Co.1/52nd, 198th Brigade, 23rd Inf. Div. 1971.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Infantry Officer. Trained at Ft. Dix and Ft. Benning 1969-70. Served in the Old Guard in Arlington, Va 1970. Inf. Platoon Leader, Vietnam, C Co.1/52nd, 198th Brigade, 23rd Inf. Div. 1971.
Kevin Panagrossi
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Sergeant in Electronic Intelligence, served in San Vito Italy, Panama, Honduras, and the NAtional Security Agency at Fort Meade, MD. Earned the Meritorius Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Award, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Sergeant in Electronic Intelligence, served in San Vito Italy, Panama, Honduras, and the NAtional Security Agency at Fort Meade, MD. Earned the Meritorius Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Award, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Larry Simeone
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineer 1959-1965
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineer 1959-1965
Len Francesconi
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer
Stationed in Holy Loch, Scotland, Yokosuka, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Served aboard USS Canopus, USS Connole, and USS San Jacinto.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer
Stationed in Holy Loch, Scotland, Yokosuka, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Served aboard USS Canopus, USS Connole, and USS San Jacinto.
Leonard Francesconi
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972. Retired in 1993 after 21 years of service.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972. Retired in 1993 after 21 years of service.
Maria C. DiPalma
Class of 1978
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
USN Active for 10 years and USN Reserves for 14 years
Class of 1978
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
USN Active for 10 years and USN Reserves for 14 years
Mark Sette
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy during my senior year. Served in a number of surface units, most memorable tours on Mine Sweepers and two tours in Iraq 2004-2005. Retired after 22 years as Senior Chief Personnelman, Surface Warfare.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy during my senior year. Served in a number of surface units, most memorable tours on Mine Sweepers and two tours in Iraq 2004-2005. Retired after 22 years as Senior Chief Personnelman, Surface Warfare.
Mark Sette
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
22 years of service, I retired from active duty 1 Mar 2007. I had some wonderful experiences, serving in Kosovo (99) and in Iraq (05). I retired as a Senior Chief, as well as earning my BA and MBA while serving.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
22 years of service, I retired from active duty 1 Mar 2007. I had some wonderful experiences, serving in Kosovo (99) and in Iraq (05). I retired as a Senior Chief, as well as earning my BA and MBA while serving.
Michael P. Devine
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
31 year veteran of the USN, Submarine Service. Served as Chief of the Boat onboard USS Alabama SSBN 731, Command Master Chief (staff) Submarine Force U.S. Pacifice Fleet, Staff Commander Submarine Squadron 22, LaMaddalena, Sardinia, Italy. Retired in 2002.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
31 year veteran of the USN, Submarine Service. Served as Chief of the Boat onboard USS Alabama SSBN 731, Command Master Chief (staff) Submarine Force U.S. Pacifice Fleet, Staff Commander Submarine Squadron 22, LaMaddalena, Sardinia, Italy. Retired in 2002.
patrick f monteiro
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
20 wonderful years of service in the USMC currently residing in lovely Waikiki
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
20 wonderful years of service in the USMC currently residing in lovely Waikiki
Patrick Monteiro
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served my country honorably for twenty years.USMC infantry 0311/0331.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served my country honorably for twenty years.USMC infantry 0311/0331.
Patrick Monteiro
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served my country honorably for twenty years.USMC infantry 0311/0331.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served my country honorably for twenty years.USMC infantry 0311/0331.
Paul D. Burshuliak
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
As a junior defense adviser to the CNO, I served in several ASW commands. Also was an adviser to the CNET in the instruction on naval pilots. Was instrumental to the Naval Safety Department for insuring the safety of command personnel.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
As a junior defense adviser to the CNO, I served in several ASW commands. Also was an adviser to the CNET in the instruction on naval pilots. Was instrumental to the Naval Safety Department for insuring the safety of command personnel.
Ralph Cassella
Class of 1979
Army Reserves, 16 Years
Spent 16 years in the US Army and Army Reserve still serving in the army Reserve two tours in Iraq one in Afghanistan. First in the Infantry now in the Military Police corps.
Class of 1979
Army Reserves, 16 Years
Spent 16 years in the US Army and Army Reserve still serving in the army Reserve two tours in Iraq one in Afghanistan. First in the Infantry now in the Military Police corps.
Ralph Cassella
Class of 1979
Army, 18 Years
Started US Army also served in National Guard then the Army reserves. Deployed 3 times once in Iraq twice in Afghanistan. Infantry and Military Police corps.
Class of 1979
Army, 18 Years
Started US Army also served in National Guard then the Army reserves. Deployed 3 times once in Iraq twice in Afghanistan. Infantry and Military Police corps.
Raymond K. Johnson
Class of 1957
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in March 1959 and completed recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina. Stationed in Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, Camp Pendleton, El Toro, Barstow, and served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. Was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1974. Retired as Captain in 1979.
Class of 1957
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in March 1959 and completed recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina. Stationed in Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, Camp Pendleton, El Toro, Barstow, and served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. Was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1974. Retired as Captain in 1979.
Rich Ryan
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving on active duty, looking forward to retiring soon. Served on 5 aircraft carriers and been all over the world. Enlisted in the Navy and earned a commission as a Navy LDO/CWO. Currently at USSTRATCOM in Omaha, NE.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving on active duty, looking forward to retiring soon. Served on 5 aircraft carriers and been all over the world. Enlisted in the Navy and earned a commission as a Navy LDO/CWO. Currently at USSTRATCOM in Omaha, NE.
Robert Gilmore
Class of 1978
Air Force Reserves, 32 Years
I was active duty Air Force from 1981-1992. I joined the Air Force Reserve in 1998 and retired as a Chief Master Sargeant in 2020.
Class of 1978
Air Force Reserves, 32 Years
I was active duty Air Force from 1981-1992. I joined the Air Force Reserve in 1998 and retired as a Chief Master Sargeant in 2020.
Robert Stephenson
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as a Sergeant First Class on Active Duty with the New Jersey National Guard Public Affairs Office in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Will redeploy to Iraq in June 2008.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as a Sergeant First Class on Active Duty with the New Jersey National Guard Public Affairs Office in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Will redeploy to Iraq in June 2008.
Ronald F. Moore
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Stationed in Vilseck, Germany (Rose Barracks) and Fort Lewis, WA. Started in 1988 as a 71L10 (Administrative Assistant) and was recommended by Commander of HHC, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division (converted to 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division during Desert Shield/Desert Storm) to attend 71C10 (Executive Assistant School) in Fort Jackson, SC in 1991. Left military service in 1996 as a Specialist (Promotable) with honorable discharge and several military honors.
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Stationed in Vilseck, Germany (Rose Barracks) and Fort Lewis, WA. Started in 1988 as a 71L10 (Administrative Assistant) and was recommended by Commander of HHC, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division (converted to 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division during Desert Shield/Desert Storm) to attend 71C10 (Executive Assistant School) in Fort Jackson, SC in 1991. Left military service in 1996 as a Specialist (Promotable) with honorable discharge and several military honors.
rosemarie wetmore
Class of 1973
Air Force, 12 Years
served as a medic all over the world
Class of 1973
Air Force, 12 Years
served as a medic all over the world
Selim Scimone
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Air Force in May 1976, retired in August 1999. Started out working on the flight line maintaining the F-4 Phantom II radar (WCS). Cross-trained to the F-16 (A-shop) in 82. I did 12 years active-duty and another 11 years active-duty in the ANG.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Air Force in May 1976, retired in August 1999. Started out working on the flight line maintaining the F-4 Phantom II radar (WCS). Cross-trained to the F-16 (A-shop) in 82. I did 12 years active-duty and another 11 years active-duty in the ANG.
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Our Hamden 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 Hamden High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hamden are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!