Hoosick Falls High School Alumni
Hoosick Falls, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Alice Hayden | 2013 |
| Chris Hunt | 2008 |
| Dylan Durand | 2019 |
| Hannah Benkoski | 2018 |
| Katy Howard Katy Howard | 2024 |
| Rickey Martin | 2000 |
| Tina Disorda | 1997 |
| Ziena Hurlburt | 2021 |
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
Andrew Monigan
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Joined After Graduation,,, 14yrs And 4 Tours To Iraq...
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Joined After Graduation,,, 14yrs And 4 Tours To Iraq...
Bob Adams
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served USMC 6/72 - 6/76 2nd Mar Div, Camp Lejune, NC. Join Ohio Army National Guard 9/83 and retired 12/31/04 with total 24 years. Served humanitarian mission in Nicurauga, security for 1996 Olympics, and activated 2/03 - 4/04 for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom at Camp Victory, Kuwait and Camp Anaconda, Balad, Iraq.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served USMC 6/72 - 6/76 2nd Mar Div, Camp Lejune, NC. Join Ohio Army National Guard 9/83 and retired 12/31/04 with total 24 years. Served humanitarian mission in Nicurauga, security for 1996 Olympics, and activated 2/03 - 4/04 for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom at Camp Victory, Kuwait and Camp Anaconda, Balad, Iraq.
C.Donald Hawks
Class of 1957
Army, 2 Years
Basic ,Fort Dix Nj. Serve red in Korea ,Fleet Maintenance
Class of 1957
Army, 2 Years
Basic ,Fort Dix Nj. Serve red in Korea ,Fleet Maintenance
Charles A. (Bud) Pytko
Class of 1956
Navy, 20+ Years
Boot Camp - Bambridge, MD
VF32-Cecil Field, FL
VF101 - Oceana, VA & Key West, FL
VA165 - Oak Harbor, WA
VA128 - Oak Harbor, WA
VAQ-134 - Oak Harbor, WA
Class of 1956
Navy, 20+ Years
Boot Camp - Bambridge, MD
VF32-Cecil Field, FL
VF101 - Oceana, VA & Key West, FL
VA165 - Oak Harbor, WA
VA128 - Oak Harbor, WA
VAQ-134 - Oak Harbor, WA
Chief Petty Officer Wayne R. Lohnes
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served aboard USS Sierra AD-18, USS Piedmont AD-17, Naval support activity Naples It. USS Lawrence DDG-4, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Va.,USS Josephus Daniels CG-27, USS Eisenhower CVN-69 and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. During his career,Chief Lohnes was the recipient of many personal and unit awards.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served aboard USS Sierra AD-18, USS Piedmont AD-17, Naval support activity Naples It. USS Lawrence DDG-4, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Va.,USS Josephus Daniels CG-27, USS Eisenhower CVN-69 and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. During his career,Chief Lohnes was the recipient of many personal and unit awards.
Chris Stevens
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2nd Marine Division
22 Marine Expeditionary Unit
Operation Sharp Edge
Monrovia , Libera
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2nd Marine Division
22 Marine Expeditionary Unit
Operation Sharp Edge
Monrovia , Libera
Dale Frost
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted from Sept. 1964 through Aug. 1968. Attended Hudson Valley Community College from Sept. 1968 through May 1970. Transferred to Northern Arizona University - Graduated with a B.S. in Forestry Dec. 1972
Officer Training School, March 1973 - June 1973. Undergraduate Pilot Training, Jul 1973 - Aug. 1974.
KC-135 Pilot, Systems Instructor (3 ½) years)
T-37 B Instructor Pilot (4+ Years)
Squadron Commander - Basic Military Training (3 Years
T-38 Instructor Pilot (3 ½) Years)
Retired in 1989 with the rank of Major (20 + years), accumulating over 3500 hours of military flying time.
Following military service flew for United Airlines (15 + years) and instructed at FedEx Express for 3 ½ years. Type rated in 5 different heavy aircraft and accumulated over 12,500 total hours of flying time.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted from Sept. 1964 through Aug. 1968. Attended Hudson Valley Community College from Sept. 1968 through May 1970. Transferred to Northern Arizona University - Graduated with a B.S. in Forestry Dec. 1972
Officer Training School, March 1973 - June 1973. Undergraduate Pilot Training, Jul 1973 - Aug. 1974.
KC-135 Pilot, Systems Instructor (3 ½) years)
T-37 B Instructor Pilot (4+ Years)
Squadron Commander - Basic Military Training (3 Years
T-38 Instructor Pilot (3 ½) Years)
Retired in 1989 with the rank of Major (20 + years), accumulating over 3500 hours of military flying time.
Following military service flew for United Airlines (15 + years) and instructed at FedEx Express for 3 ½ years. Type rated in 5 different heavy aircraft and accumulated over 12,500 total hours of flying time.
Dan Hunt
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Recently retired as an Engineer Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army with over 25 years of active duty service. Veteran of Desert Shield, Storm, Provide Comfort; Afghanistan, and Iraq and other disaster relief missions. Paratroopers!
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Recently retired as an Engineer Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army with over 25 years of active duty service. Veteran of Desert Shield, Storm, Provide Comfort; Afghanistan, and Iraq and other disaster relief missions. Paratroopers!
Darren Schnoop
Class of 1993
National Guard, 11 Years
Served in the Navy right out of high school. After an Honorable discharge from the Navy, enlisted in the National Guard after 9-11. Deployed to Iraq in 2005 and safely back stateside in 2006
Class of 1993
National Guard, 11 Years
Served in the Navy right out of high school. After an Honorable discharge from the Navy, enlisted in the National Guard after 9-11. Deployed to Iraq in 2005 and safely back stateside in 2006
Darren Schnoop
Class of 1993
National Guard, 5 Years
Joined National Guard after 9/11. Deployed to Iraq 1/2005 to 6/2006
Class of 1993
National Guard, 5 Years
Joined National Guard after 9/11. Deployed to Iraq 1/2005 to 6/2006
Darryl Taber
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from Air Force in 2003. Had assignments in Maine, Alaska, Washington state, and Korea. Deployed to SW Asia twice
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from Air Force in 2003. Had assignments in Maine, Alaska, Washington state, and Korea. Deployed to SW Asia twice
Donald Starr
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Looking forward to retirement in 2 to 5 years.
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Looking forward to retirement in 2 to 5 years.
Ed Reinfurt
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
10th Mountain DIV 1988-1993
2nd Ranger Bn 1993-1996
82nd ABN 2003-2006
Special Operations Cmd 2006-
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
10th Mountain DIV 1988-1993
2nd Ranger Bn 1993-1996
82nd ABN 2003-2006
Special Operations Cmd 2006-
Ernest Langlais
Class of 1965
Navy, 26 Years
Encm master diver, qualified in deep submergence submarines
Class of 1965
Navy, 26 Years
Encm master diver, qualified in deep submergence submarines
Gary Andrew
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
Computer networking , Has done a lot of top secret jobs , and worked at the Pentagon for 4 years. He makes HF proud
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
Computer networking , Has done a lot of top secret jobs , and worked at the Pentagon for 4 years. He makes HF proud
JANA KAPANTAIS
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 13 Years
Food Service Specialist
Special Command Aide
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 13 Years
Food Service Specialist
Special Command Aide
John E. Bromirski
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Specialist, Military Police, Stationed at Ft. Stewart, Ga, Second Tour of Operation Freedom in Iraq coming up
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Specialist, Military Police, Stationed at Ft. Stewart, Ga, Second Tour of Operation Freedom in Iraq coming up
John E. Bromirski
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Specialist, Military Police, Stationed at Ft. Stewart, Ga, Second Tour of Operation Freedom in Iraq coming up in May '07
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Specialist, Military Police, Stationed at Ft. Stewart, Ga, Second Tour of Operation Freedom in Iraq coming up in May '07
John F Chaffee
Class of 2007
National Guard, 2 Years
Army Intelligence Pvt 1st Class
Class of 2007
National Guard, 2 Years
Army Intelligence Pvt 1st Class
John J. McMahon
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
Spc.4 25th Inf. Div. Cu Chi, Vietnam, 1966 725 Maint. Btn.
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
Spc.4 25th Inf. Div. Cu Chi, Vietnam, 1966 725 Maint. Btn.
Karen Cottrell Todd
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 3.5 years in England working in communications.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 3.5 years in England working in communications.
Karen. Todd
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at RAF Wethersfield for 31/2 years. Worked in Communication . Stationed at 6948th at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Tx.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at RAF Wethersfield for 31/2 years. Worked in Communication . Stationed at 6948th at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Tx.
Kevin S. McCaughin
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Wonderful career leading medical Airmen in support of the world's greatest Air and Space power. Cut short by injury/retirement only to be re-started as a civilian!
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Wonderful career leading medical Airmen in support of the world's greatest Air and Space power. Cut short by injury/retirement only to be re-started as a civilian!
Marianne Parker
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Motor Transportation Operator and Larc Operator
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Motor Transportation Operator and Larc Operator
Marianne Parker
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Motor Transportation Operator, General Driver stationed at Arlington Hall Station, VA. Larc Operator (boat) while stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Motor Transportation Operator, General Driver stationed at Arlington Hall Station, VA. Larc Operator (boat) while stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca.
MARK W. FOLGERT
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
PROVIDED 1ST LINE NUCLEAR SECURITY IN THE MINUTEMAN MISSILE FIELDS IN THE WYOMING,COLORADO,AND NEBRASKA AREA. ALSO PROVIDED NUCLEAR ALERT AIRCRAFT SECURITY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AS WELL AS NUCLEAR WEAPONS DEPOTS SECURITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
PROVIDED 1ST LINE NUCLEAR SECURITY IN THE MINUTEMAN MISSILE FIELDS IN THE WYOMING,COLORADO,AND NEBRASKA AREA. ALSO PROVIDED NUCLEAR ALERT AIRCRAFT SECURITY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AS WELL AS NUCLEAR WEAPONS DEPOTS SECURITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Matt Tarjick
Class of 1995
Army, 9 Years
Graduated from U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Served 9 years on active duty (continue to serve)
82nd Airborne Division ('99-'03)
Womack Army Medical Center ('03-'04)
MN Health Care Recruiting Company ('04-'06)
Univ of MN (MBA) ('06-'08)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Summer '08)
Class of 1995
Army, 9 Years
Graduated from U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Served 9 years on active duty (continue to serve)
82nd Airborne Division ('99-'03)
Womack Army Medical Center ('03-'04)
MN Health Care Recruiting Company ('04-'06)
Univ of MN (MBA) ('06-'08)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Summer '08)
Michael Poore
Class of 2006
National Guard, 1 Years
Michael is completing his military training with the Army National Guard. He will be deployed to Afghanistan sometime in January.
Class of 2006
National Guard, 1 Years
Michael is completing his military training with the Army National Guard. He will be deployed to Afghanistan sometime in January.
PATRICK D KELLY
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Still Serving in the ARNG out of Troy NY.
Got back from Afghanistan 2008 12 month tour
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Still Serving in the ARNG out of Troy NY.
Got back from Afghanistan 2008 12 month tour
Rebecca Church (Royer)
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
I have served as a military spouse and mother for 5 years and with deployment after deployment, the military families also deserve recognition.:)
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
I have served as a military spouse and mother for 5 years and with deployment after deployment, the military families also deserve recognition.:)
Stephanie M Becker
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
7 1/2yrs Beale AFB, CA
2 yrs Pope AFB, NC
1 yr Moody AFB, GA
3 month tour in Sicily 2000
3 month tour in United Arab Emirates2002
3 month tour in Cypress 2004
3 month tour in United Arab Emirates 2004
5 month tour in Afghanistan 2006
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
7 1/2yrs Beale AFB, CA
2 yrs Pope AFB, NC
1 yr Moody AFB, GA
3 month tour in Sicily 2000
3 month tour in United Arab Emirates2002
3 month tour in Cypress 2004
3 month tour in United Arab Emirates 2004
5 month tour in Afghanistan 2006
Stephanie M Becker (Wilson)
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
7yrs Beale AFB, CA
2yrs Pope AFB, NC
1yr Moody AFB, GA
Presently serving in the Vermont Air National Guard
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
7yrs Beale AFB, CA
2yrs Pope AFB, NC
1yr Moody AFB, GA
Presently serving in the Vermont Air National Guard
Tony Fabiano
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted out of Hoosick Falls High School and entered U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Spent many years overseas with two tours in Iraq, travels in Afghanistan and Pakistan, tour in Okinawa, and led first U.S. joint team into Liberia.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted out of Hoosick Falls High School and entered U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Spent many years overseas with two tours in Iraq, travels in Afghanistan and Pakistan, tour in Okinawa, and led first U.S. joint team into Liberia.
Veronica Bakaitis Royall
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the USAF 6 days after graduation. Memeber Air Force health care service 1974 - 1984. Transferred to Air Weather Service 1985 and was a weather forecaster until retirement in 1995. Stationed in Turkey and supported Operation Desert Shield in 1990 and stationed in Honduras in support of Drug Enforcement Agency in 1991. Retired 1 Dec 1995.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the USAF 6 days after graduation. Memeber Air Force health care service 1974 - 1984. Transferred to Air Weather Service 1985 and was a weather forecaster until retirement in 1995. Stationed in Turkey and supported Operation Desert Shield in 1990 and stationed in Honduras in support of Drug Enforcement Agency in 1991. Retired 1 Dec 1995.
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Our Hoosick Falls 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 Hoosick Falls High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hoosick Falls are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!