Kempsville High School Alumni
Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Aamya Howard | 2022 |
| Carolyn Lee Knowles Carolyn Lee Knowles | 1976 |
| Cherie Dubois | 2006 |
| Ciera Crowe Ciera Crowe | 2016 |
| Geoffrey Taylor | 1991 |
| Kurtis Mclane Kurtis Mclane | 2024 |
| Rhonda L Armstrong Armstrong | 1982 |
| Sue Ellen Strahm | 1981 |
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
Anthony Schwartztrauber
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
I currently am working as a recruiter in Paris, Texas. I have deployed to Iraq to work in the mental health field. I have also trained in communications. I worked on radio and computer networks.
I love working for the Army and getting the chance to help people where they need help.
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
I currently am working as a recruiter in Paris, Texas. I have deployed to Iraq to work in the mental health field. I have also trained in communications. I worked on radio and computer networks.
I love working for the Army and getting the chance to help people where they need help.
Bill Rudder
Class of 1987
Army, 12 Years
Served 1991-1995, then re-entered service in 1998 after finishing college. Currently serving as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot.
Class of 1987
Army, 12 Years
Served 1991-1995, then re-entered service in 1998 after finishing college. Currently serving as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot.
Bob Kahler
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years as US Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer, including 7 years with the Navy Seabees. Made numerous deployments overseas in support of Navy/Marine Corps operations. Retired from Navy June 2003. Currently working in private sector as a facilities and construction manager.
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years as US Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer, including 7 years with the Navy Seabees. Made numerous deployments overseas in support of Navy/Marine Corps operations. Retired from Navy June 2003. Currently working in private sector as a facilities and construction manager.
Bobby Loher, Major, USAFR
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force T-1A PIT Instructor Pilot assigned to Randolph AFB, TX in the 100th FTS. Over 9000+ flight hours. Currently on military leave from United Airlines.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force T-1A PIT Instructor Pilot assigned to Randolph AFB, TX in the 100th FTS. Over 9000+ flight hours. Currently on military leave from United Airlines.
Carence (Pearson) Agans
Class of 1987
Army, 11 Years
Graduated from USMA in 1991. Spent 5 yrs AD (+6 years Reserve) in the Transportation Branch of the Army as an Officer. Post assignments included Germany, Ft Sill, and Ft. Carson.
Class of 1987
Army, 11 Years
Graduated from USMA in 1991. Spent 5 yrs AD (+6 years Reserve) in the Transportation Branch of the Army as an Officer. Post assignments included Germany, Ft Sill, and Ft. Carson.
Carlos Miller
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Aircraft Strucual Mechanic. Serviced CH-46 & CH53 Helicopters. MOS training at Naval Base Millington, TN, also stationed at NAS Norfolk, & Marine Base New River NC. Discharged Honorably attaining the rank of Sgt. in 1982.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Aircraft Strucual Mechanic. Serviced CH-46 & CH53 Helicopters. MOS training at Naval Base Millington, TN, also stationed at NAS Norfolk, & Marine Base New River NC. Discharged Honorably attaining the rank of Sgt. in 1982.
Cheryl D. Thurston
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Medical Army Corp. as a Radiologist Technologist. I was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Fort Carson, Colorado, Ft. Monmouth, NJ and Fort Belvoir, VA.
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Medical Army Corp. as a Radiologist Technologist. I was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Fort Carson, Colorado, Ft. Monmouth, NJ and Fort Belvoir, VA.
Cheryl Thurston
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Spent 4 yrs in the Medical Branch of the Army as an Radiologist Technologist. Post assignments included Ft Sam Houston, Ft Carson, Ft Momouth, & Ft Belvoir.
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Spent 4 yrs in the Medical Branch of the Army as an Radiologist Technologist. Post assignments included Ft Sam Houston, Ft Carson, Ft Momouth, & Ft Belvoir.
Chris Daikos
Class of 1989
Army, 4 Years
2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Reanger Regt. Ft. Lewis, Washington
Class of 1989
Army, 4 Years
2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Reanger Regt. Ft. Lewis, Washington
D'Anthony Brown
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Currnetly serving as a Biomedical technician. Spent three years on ship and have deployed overseas
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Currnetly serving as a Biomedical technician. Spent three years on ship and have deployed overseas
Daniel Mansfield
Class of 1996
Army, 6 Years
Engineers, 12c bridge crewmember, no river to deep no gap to wide we bridge em all
Class of 1996
Army, 6 Years
Engineers, 12c bridge crewmember, no river to deep no gap to wide we bridge em all
Daniel Mansfield
Class of 1996
Army, 6 Years
spc, engineer, served in ft hood, tx korea and germany
Class of 1996
Army, 6 Years
spc, engineer, served in ft hood, tx korea and germany
Dennis Granger
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy SEAL Captain, currently stationed at Special Operations Command, Tampa, FL
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy SEAL Captain, currently stationed at Special Operations Command, Tampa, FL
Derek Wood
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the US Navy (1980-2000)
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the US Navy (1980-2000)
Eric WIlson
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Supply Corps Officer with service on 4 ships (SSN, LHA, CVN, LHD), specializing in acquisition. Currently Commander of DCMA Americas in Ottawa Canada.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Supply Corps Officer with service on 4 ships (SSN, LHA, CVN, LHD), specializing in acquisition. Currently Commander of DCMA Americas in Ottawa Canada.
Frederick Scott
Class of 1994
Army, 20 Years
Retired Army Combat Medic/Physical Therapy Tech with over 20 years of service. I’ve deployed to Saudi Arabia right after 9/11 while stationed in Germany. Saw combat in Iraq 2003 receive my Combat Medic Badge and two more times Afghanistan 2008,2013. Where I was awarded the Bronze Star.
Class of 1994
Army, 20 Years
Retired Army Combat Medic/Physical Therapy Tech with over 20 years of service. I’ve deployed to Saudi Arabia right after 9/11 while stationed in Germany. Saw combat in Iraq 2003 receive my Combat Medic Badge and two more times Afghanistan 2008,2013. Where I was awarded the Bronze Star.
Frederick Williams
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Worked in the School S-1 on Camp Lejeune, NC the heart of the Marine Corps handling all correspondence for the entire base,meet and greeting all Military Generals. Able to meet the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Hoorah
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Worked in the School S-1 on Camp Lejeune, NC the heart of the Marine Corps handling all correspondence for the entire base,meet and greeting all Military Generals. Able to meet the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Hoorah
jackson allen
Class of 1988
Army, 9 Years
proudly served in both gulf wars, station in co. and nc
Class of 1988
Army, 9 Years
proudly served in both gulf wars, station in co. and nc
john carignan
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
Aircraft Mechanic on Grumman A6E for VA-42, VA-75, VA-65 and VA-128.
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
Aircraft Mechanic on Grumman A6E for VA-42, VA-75, VA-65 and VA-128.
Jonathan Cantwell
Class of 1991
Air Force, 12 Years
Active Duty F-15/F-22 Crew Chief. Been stationed in North Carolina, England, Langley AFB, and now here in Alaska. Currently an E6.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 12 Years
Active Duty F-15/F-22 Crew Chief. Been stationed in North Carolina, England, Langley AFB, and now here in Alaska. Currently an E6.
Kelly Michael Cook
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I served eight years of honroable service in the USAF. After spending seven and one half years in Japan, I was honorably discharged from active duty service in 2007.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I served eight years of honroable service in the USAF. After spending seven and one half years in Japan, I was honorably discharged from active duty service in 2007.
Kevin Dennis Massey
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Crypto and Communications Specialist, National Security Agency, Ft. Geo. G. Meade, MD. Served with Air Force Communications at Langley AFB, Hampton, VA. Honorably Discharged from duty in April 1981.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Crypto and Communications Specialist, National Security Agency, Ft. Geo. G. Meade, MD. Served with Air Force Communications at Langley AFB, Hampton, VA. Honorably Discharged from duty in April 1981.
Kimberly Loss
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I was on Active Duty in the Marine Corps from November 2000-November 2005, stationed at Cherry Point, NC
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I was on Active Duty in the Marine Corps from November 2000-November 2005, stationed at Cherry Point, NC
LeRoy G Huff Jr
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served for 23 years in the US Air Force and Retired Jan 1 2003
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served for 23 years in the US Air Force and Retired Jan 1 2003
Lisa Caldwell
Class of 1987
Air Force, 11 Years
Served 11 years on active duty as an engineering technician. Duty stations include Texas, Alaska, and Wyoming.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 11 Years
Served 11 years on active duty as an engineering technician. Duty stations include Texas, Alaska, and Wyoming.
Michael Chermack
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
2nd ID 2-1 INF Stryker Technician attached to C Co. Snipers and Recon
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
2nd ID 2-1 INF Stryker Technician attached to C Co. Snipers and Recon
Miles J. Sullivan
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 10 Years
AD Marine Corps. Joined in 1998. Earned the rank of SSgt (E6) in 2005. Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in May of 2008.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 10 Years
AD Marine Corps. Joined in 1998. Earned the rank of SSgt (E6) in 2005. Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in May of 2008.
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Our Kempsville 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 Kempsville High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Virginia Beach are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!