Jefferson High School Alumni
Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia (WV)
Recent Members
| Ben Ford | 1996 |
| Cecily Divita | 2022 |
| Consuelo (aka Connie) Herbert | 1983 |
| Dawn Drish | 1990 |
| Jonathan Schubert | 1998 |
| Karis Patterson | 2022 |
| Nicole Schmeltz | 2022 |
| Stacy Dopson | 1989 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Jefferson High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Cougars lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Alex Tice
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Alex was injuried in Iraq last sunday please be in prayer for him and his family
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Alex was injuried in Iraq last sunday please be in prayer for him and his family
Barry Vitez
Class of 1982
Navy, 15 Years
Served OEF in Afghanistan 2010 as Navy Seabee.
Class of 1982
Navy, 15 Years
Served OEF in Afghanistan 2010 as Navy Seabee.
Brett Wilmore
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronic Warfare Officer onboard USAF RC-135S COBRA BALL, RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT, and EC-130H COMPASS CALL. Also served as Air Operations Center operator. Multiple tours Saudi/Al Udeid/Iraq, Japan, England, Mediterranean, stateside. Retired and working at Davis-Monthan AFB as contract training specialist (SAIC) for AFSOUTH CAOC.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronic Warfare Officer onboard USAF RC-135S COBRA BALL, RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT, and EC-130H COMPASS CALL. Also served as Air Operations Center operator. Multiple tours Saudi/Al Udeid/Iraq, Japan, England, Mediterranean, stateside. Retired and working at Davis-Monthan AFB as contract training specialist (SAIC) for AFSOUTH CAOC.
Edward Stephens
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Served onboard USS Thomas C. Hart from 1987-1991. Served 8 months in Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Served onboard USS Thomas C. Hart from 1987-1991. Served 8 months in Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm.
Elwood Leary
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Mechanic 1977 to 1980 Dover AFB, De
Aircraft Mechanic 1980 to 1982 Keflavik, Iceland
C5 Loadmaster, 1982 to 1997 Dover AFB, DE
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Mechanic 1977 to 1980 Dover AFB, De
Aircraft Mechanic 1980 to 1982 Keflavik, Iceland
C5 Loadmaster, 1982 to 1997 Dover AFB, DE
jeffrey moore
Class of 1984
Army, 10 Years
served as a mechanic in fort sill ok, part of 18th airborne in fort bragg nc, part of the 2nd infintry division in korea, and aide to the commanding general of 10th mountain division in fort drum ny. got out of service in 2001 due to injuries recieved while on active duty.
Class of 1984
Army, 10 Years
served as a mechanic in fort sill ok, part of 18th airborne in fort bragg nc, part of the 2nd infintry division in korea, and aide to the commanding general of 10th mountain division in fort drum ny. got out of service in 2001 due to injuries recieved while on active duty.
John D Ratcliff
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Active duty 3 years, active reserves 1 year, inactive reserves 2 years. Transportation Specialist, Unit Armorer, demolition, urban and northern warfare.
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Active duty 3 years, active reserves 1 year, inactive reserves 2 years. Transportation Specialist, Unit Armorer, demolition, urban and northern warfare.
john landis
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Currently serving in the army as a petrolieum specialist at rank of sergent. Been deployed to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi freedom. Have also been station in korea, Ft. Bragg, Egypt and Ft. Lee.
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Currently serving in the army as a petrolieum specialist at rank of sergent. Been deployed to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi freedom. Have also been station in korea, Ft. Bragg, Egypt and Ft. Lee.
Michael Davis
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Army Sergeant 8 yrs of service. Deployments to Germany, Chech, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Army Sergeant 8 yrs of service. Deployments to Germany, Chech, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq
Michael T. Tiong
Class of 1993
Navy, 17 Years
Serving the US Navy since 1993. Current rate and rank is Senior Chief Culinary Specialist / E8.
Class of 1993
Navy, 17 Years
Serving the US Navy since 1993. Current rate and rank is Senior Chief Culinary Specialist / E8.
Riana Dibble
Class of 1998
Air Force, 9 Years
Served overseas for 366 non-consective days during Operations Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraq Freedom
Class of 1998
Air Force, 9 Years
Served overseas for 366 non-consective days during Operations Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraq Freedom
Rick Newman
Class of 1978
Army, 8 Years
Served as a Nuclear, Biological Chemical Expert
Class of 1978
Army, 8 Years
Served as a Nuclear, Biological Chemical Expert
Robert Burwell
Class of 1979
Navy, 20 Years
Retired in 1999. Chief Hospital Corpsman
Class of 1979
Navy, 20 Years
Retired in 1999. Chief Hospital Corpsman
Roger Stewart
Class of 1973
Navy, 10 Years
USNA, Weapons Officer USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), Operations Officer USS SHASTA (AE-33)
Class of 1973
Navy, 10 Years
USNA, Weapons Officer USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), Operations Officer USS SHASTA (AE-33)
Ryan Kelley
Class of 1991
Air Force, 8 Years
Based in Oklahoma, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Texas, Boston. Was also a military training instructor.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 8 Years
Based in Oklahoma, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Texas, Boston. Was also a military training instructor.
Sara Shade
Class of 1996
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Forces for 4 years served in South Korea as base entry controller, Virginia on Ambassador Gate Section and then Air Combat Command Guard serving the 4 star General.
Seperated Honorably in 2000
Class of 1996
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Forces for 4 years served in South Korea as base entry controller, Virginia on Ambassador Gate Section and then Air Combat Command Guard serving the 4 star General.
Seperated Honorably in 2000
Scott Beveridge
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
1979-1991
United States Marine Corp
1991 - Present
United States Air Force
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
1979-1991
United States Marine Corp
1991 - Present
United States Air Force
Stewart Wharton
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
CAPTAIN in the Information Dominance / Cyber Warfare area
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
CAPTAIN in the Information Dominance / Cyber Warfare area
Todd Robinson
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Power Generation Mechanic, Electrician, and Construction Inspector. Servied in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Noble Eagle and Iraq Freedom.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Power Generation Mechanic, Electrician, and Construction Inspector. Servied in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Noble Eagle and Iraq Freedom.
Alumni Stories
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School News
Parents of Jason Harris 1995, & The Late, "Ryan Harris"
Our son Jason L Harris graduated in 1995, the year his bother, Ryan M. Harris, who passed away unexpectedly, October 14,...
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Our Jefferson 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 Jefferson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Shenandoah Junction are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!