High Point Regional High School Alumni
Sussex, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| Marion Elkovich | 1984 |
| Mary Margarum | 1974 |
| Mike Messer | 1996 |
| Sally Kerr | 1980 |
| Shannon Fletcher Rafferty | 1995 |
| Sheila Kays | 1984 |
| Susan Demarest | 1983 |
| Trevor Little | 1989 |
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
Aaron Volker
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served in Afghanistan during the War On Terror, with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines of the esteemed 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon in actions in the Helmand Provice and the famed Battle of Marjah.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served in Afghanistan during the War On Terror, with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines of the esteemed 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon in actions in the Helmand Provice and the famed Battle of Marjah.
Adam Volker
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served in Afghanistan during the War on Terror, with the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines of the esteemed 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon in actions in the Helmand P:rovince and the famed battle of Marjah.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served in Afghanistan during the War on Terror, with the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines of the esteemed 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon in actions in the Helmand P:rovince and the famed battle of Marjah.
Alexander Kersha
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
He attended The Citadel and served our nation in the esteemed Navy Seals.
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
He attended The Citadel and served our nation in the esteemed Navy Seals.
Bernice "B.B." Bajda
Class of 1974
National Guard, 4 Years
Volunteering, her Military Occupational Specialty was as a Photojournalist and she served in TDY assignments at Fort Ben Harrison in Indiana and at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Class of 1974
National Guard, 4 Years
Volunteering, her Military Occupational Specialty was as a Photojournalist and she served in TDY assignments at Fort Ben Harrison in Indiana and at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Beverly Hogoboom Borrego
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Active Duty Air Force - served at Incirlik AFB in Turkey, Peterson AFB Colorad and Offutt AFB Nebraska
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Active Duty Air Force - served at Incirlik AFB in Turkey, Peterson AFB Colorad and Offutt AFB Nebraska
Bill Bihn
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
He served at embattled Tay Ninh, near the famed "Parrot's Beak" and in the epic defense of Viet Nam.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
He served at embattled Tay Ninh, near the famed "Parrot's Beak" and in the epic defense of Viet Nam.
Brian P. Egan
Class of 2006
Coast Guard, 4 Years
He served our nation from 2009 until 2013 during the period of the Global War on Terror.
Class of 2006
Coast Guard, 4 Years
He served our nation from 2009 until 2013 during the period of the Global War on Terror.
Brooks Schultz
Class of 1975
National Guard, 1 Years
He patrioticly entered service, during the low point militarily and nationally, just after 'Nam and Watergate. Though it wasn't the popular thing to do, he selflessly thought of his country and showed superlative courage when he signed up. He served with fidelity and exemplary dedication until being granted a Medical Discharge as a result of an unfortunate unforseen accident. Though wishing to make a career of it, he continued to hold the moral high ground by making a stand, as well as a positive and devoted difference for his community.
Class of 1975
National Guard, 1 Years
He patrioticly entered service, during the low point militarily and nationally, just after 'Nam and Watergate. Though it wasn't the popular thing to do, he selflessly thought of his country and showed superlative courage when he signed up. He served with fidelity and exemplary dedication until being granted a Medical Discharge as a result of an unfortunate unforseen accident. Though wishing to make a career of it, he continued to hold the moral high ground by making a stand, as well as a positive and devoted difference for his community.
Charles E. Zellers
Class of 1982
Army, 3 Years
He served as a professional NCO and Sergeant in the Infantry, and was assigned to the famed 3rd Division in Georgia. He further served the community as a local Police Officer and as an extensive and selfless volunteer on the local Ambulance Squad and local Fire Department.
Class of 1982
Army, 3 Years
He served as a professional NCO and Sergeant in the Infantry, and was assigned to the famed 3rd Division in Georgia. He further served the community as a local Police Officer and as an extensive and selfless volunteer on the local Ambulance Squad and local Fire Department.
Charlie Conklin
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
He served our nation with the 25th Signal Company of the famed 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division.
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
He served our nation with the 25th Signal Company of the famed 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division.
Chester "Duke" Longcore
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Rendering a career of dedicated service, he served as a professional NCO in the Military Police.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Rendering a career of dedicated service, he served as a professional NCO in the Military Police.
Christine A Palmenberg
Class of 1982
Navy, 10 Years
4years active duty, 4 years in active duty and 2 years active reserves
Class of 1982
Navy, 10 Years
4years active duty, 4 years in active duty and 2 years active reserves
Craig Engvaldsen
Class of 1979
Navy, 6 Years
He patrioticly served our nation during the heightened tensions of the Cold War.
Class of 1979
Navy, 6 Years
He patrioticly served our nation during the heightened tensions of the Cold War.
Dave Hull
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
He served in Afghanistan in the War on Terror. Initially serving in the Security Forces, he also served in the famed 2nd Battalion 9th Marines of the 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon, during many actions there.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
He served in Afghanistan in the War on Terror. Initially serving in the Security Forces, he also served in the famed 2nd Battalion 9th Marines of the 2nd Marine Division. Among his many decorations, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon, during many actions there.
David Kevin McCarty
Class of 1973
Air Force, 7 Years
He proudly and patrioticly served our nation from 1974 to 1981.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 7 Years
He proudly and patrioticly served our nation from 1974 to 1981.
Don Liu
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 8 Years
He served our nation as a professional nco and Sargent in the infantry. And saw heavy action with the second battalion 6th marines with the famed 2nd marine division in Afghanistan during the Global War on terror. Highly decorated he earned the combat action ribbon for his sacrifices and personal Valor in fighting there
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 8 Years
He served our nation as a professional nco and Sargent in the infantry. And saw heavy action with the second battalion 6th marines with the famed 2nd marine division in Afghanistan during the Global War on terror. Highly decorated he earned the combat action ribbon for his sacrifices and personal Valor in fighting there
Don Prout
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
He was a member of the esteemed 173rd Airborne Brigade, which fought in many pitched, monumental battles in the defense of South Viet Nam.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
He was a member of the esteemed 173rd Airborne Brigade, which fought in many pitched, monumental battles in the defense of South Viet Nam.
Donna Ulrich
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Working in computers, she served in Europe. Her dedication during heightened tensions of the Cold War helped to defend The West and our vital NATO Allies.
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Working in computers, she served in Europe. Her dedication during heightened tensions of the Cold War helped to defend The West and our vital NATO Allies.
Dorene Eakman Thomas
Class of 1971
Navy, 19 Years
Retired as CPO with 24+ years service
Class of 1971
Navy, 19 Years
Retired as CPO with 24+ years service
Earl Gould
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Some of his units included the 102nd Armored Brigade, the 50th Armored Division, and the famed 42nd Infantry Division. He also served in the conflict in Iraq and rendered a dedicated career of over 30 years of service to our nation.
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Some of his units included the 102nd Armored Brigade, the 50th Armored Division, and the famed 42nd Infantry Division. He also served in the conflict in Iraq and rendered a dedicated career of over 30 years of service to our nation.
Eric Dunn
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a member of the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines of the 2nd Marine Division. In heavy fighting in Iraq, he was highly decorated, and his awards included the Combat Action Ribbon,.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a member of the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines of the 2nd Marine Division. In heavy fighting in Iraq, he was highly decorated, and his awards included the Combat Action Ribbon,.
Floyd A. Brewer
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
He entered Active Duty shortly after high school, and served from August of 1981 to May of 1984. He also then served in the Naval Reserves from 1985 to 1988. A member of the crew of the USS Flint, he intrepidly not only served the nation during the height of the Cold War, but also faithfully and bravely served our nation and her allies in the embattled Lebanon Crisis of 1982 and 1983.
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
He entered Active Duty shortly after high school, and served from August of 1981 to May of 1984. He also then served in the Naval Reserves from 1985 to 1988. A member of the crew of the USS Flint, he intrepidly not only served the nation during the height of the Cold War, but also faithfully and bravely served our nation and her allies in the embattled Lebanon Crisis of 1982 and 1983.
Frank R. Nestor
Class of 1968
Army, 1 Years
He entered service in December of 1968 and was a member of Co B, 3rd Bn 21st Inf, 196th Light Inf Bde of the famed 23rd "Americal Division", stationed near Da Nang in Viet Nam. Earlier, his cousin, Les Wesighan, was among 28 men our County lost in the defense of Viet Nam and the region. Frank was sadly claimed near Phuoc Ha, on August 20th, 1969. But not before he bravely saved the lives of 3 wounded fellow soldiers by dragging them to safety during the firefight. He also earned the Bronze Star Medal with "V" for Valor for his truly selfless, brave and veritably courageous actions.
Class of 1968
Army, 1 Years
He entered service in December of 1968 and was a member of Co B, 3rd Bn 21st Inf, 196th Light Inf Bde of the famed 23rd "Americal Division", stationed near Da Nang in Viet Nam. Earlier, his cousin, Les Wesighan, was among 28 men our County lost in the defense of Viet Nam and the region. Frank was sadly claimed near Phuoc Ha, on August 20th, 1969. But not before he bravely saved the lives of 3 wounded fellow soldiers by dragging them to safety during the firefight. He also earned the Bronze Star Medal with "V" for Valor for his truly selfless, brave and veritably courageous actions.
Gary Card
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Serving initially as a fireman, he also served in aviation rescue of our wounded troops from near the contentious DMZ in Korea, during the heightened tensions of the epic Cold War.
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Serving initially as a fireman, he also served in aviation rescue of our wounded troops from near the contentious DMZ in Korea, during the heightened tensions of the epic Cold War.
George Hansen Jr.
Class of 1983
Navy, 6 Years
He served our nation aboard subs, in the esteemed Silent Service.
Class of 1983
Navy, 6 Years
He served our nation aboard subs, in the esteemed Silent Service.
Greg Postiglione
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Posessing the heart and soul of a true Patriot, he enslisted to serve our country as a result of the attacks on our nation on 9-11. He served as a member of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 9th Marines, and gallantly fought for our nation in the embattled Helmand Province during the War on Terror.
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Posessing the heart and soul of a true Patriot, he enslisted to serve our country as a result of the attacks on our nation on 9-11. He served as a member of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 9th Marines, and gallantly fought for our nation in the embattled Helmand Province during the War on Terror.
Henry P. Pollard
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Serving during a tested time of many conflicts, including the Cold War and Viet Nam, he rendered a career of patriotic and dedicated service to our nation.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Serving during a tested time of many conflicts, including the Cold War and Viet Nam, he rendered a career of patriotic and dedicated service to our nation.
Jack C. Card
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Enlisting, he served as a Combat Engineer in the 18th Engineer Brigade. Based from Da Lat, and throughout II Corps, he worked alongside the battle hardened 173rd Airborne, and was present during TET, in the homeric defense of Viet Nam, where he earned the Purple Heart for his sacrifices and personal valor.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Enlisting, he served as a Combat Engineer in the 18th Engineer Brigade. Based from Da Lat, and throughout II Corps, he worked alongside the battle hardened 173rd Airborne, and was present during TET, in the homeric defense of Viet Nam, where he earned the Purple Heart for his sacrifices and personal valor.
Jason Vaughan
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Serving 2 tours in Iraq, he served our nation as a member of B Battery, of the 1st Battalion 11th Marines, in the famed 1st Marine Division. Serving in the Field Artillery, he provided vital artillery support to our front line units in the hotly contested Anbar province and fought in the epic battle for Fallujah.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Serving 2 tours in Iraq, he served our nation as a member of B Battery, of the 1st Battalion 11th Marines, in the famed 1st Marine Division. Serving in the Field Artillery, he provided vital artillery support to our front line units in the hotly contested Anbar province and fought in the epic battle for Fallujah.
Jessie Hughes
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a member of the famed 2nd Marine Division.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a member of the famed 2nd Marine Division.
Joe S. Janitz
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Serving during the height of the Cold War, his rate was AMSAA. He also served on PT Boats and saw heavy action against the Viet Cong, in the homeric and gallant defense, during her twilight years, of our ally South Viet Nam.
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Serving during the height of the Cold War, his rate was AMSAA. He also served on PT Boats and saw heavy action against the Viet Cong, in the homeric and gallant defense, during her twilight years, of our ally South Viet Nam.
John Clink
Class of 1980
Air Force, 16 Years
He served our nation during the trials of the Cold War, on active duty from 1980 to 1991 and in the reserves for 5 additional years.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 16 Years
He served our nation during the trials of the Cold War, on active duty from 1980 to 1991 and in the reserves for 5 additional years.
Joseph Gratcofsky
Class of 2001
Navy, 4 Years
He served our nation as an Aeronatuical Power Plant Tech,
Class of 2001
Navy, 4 Years
He served our nation as an Aeronatuical Power Plant Tech,
Joshua E. Brands
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation from 2007 until 2011 in Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation from 2007 until 2011 in Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror
Justin McCann
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a professional NCO and Sergeant and also served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served our nation as a professional NCO and Sergeant and also served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Keith Chew
Class of 2000
National Guard, 8 Years
He served our nation with the NJARNG and the
Famed 42nd Inf Div during the tumultous years of 9-11 and the War On Terror.
Class of 2000
National Guard, 8 Years
He served our nation with the NJARNG and the
Famed 42nd Inf Div during the tumultous years of 9-11 and the War On Terror.
Larry McGarry
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
During the heightened tensions of the Cold War, he served in the defense of South Korea and of our vital and valued allies.
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
During the heightened tensions of the Cold War, he served in the defense of South Korea and of our vital and valued allies.
Lindsay Hardin
Class of 2008
Army, 4 Years
Serving in the Military Police, she served both in the states and in Germany.
Class of 2008
Army, 4 Years
Serving in the Military Police, she served both in the states and in Germany.
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Our High Point Regional 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 High Point Regional High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Sussex are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!