Lafayette High School Alumni
Lexington, Kentucky (KY)
Recent Members
| Breanna Thomas | 2017 |
| Gus Petro | 1971 |
| Kathryn Marcus | 1974 |
| Marilyn Bache | 1962 |
| Peter Capo Capo | 1962 |
| Rachel Crain | 1965 |
| Robert Fagan | 1964 |
| Shanelle Robinson Shanelle Robinson | 2003 |
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
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Honored Military Alumni
David Brent Camden
Class of 1963
Navy, 3 Years
In the Navy Civil Engineering Corp. Served in Vietnam and Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL
Class of 1963
Navy, 3 Years
In the Navy Civil Engineering Corp. Served in Vietnam and Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL
David McGaughey
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years in Weapons loading. I loaded bombs on F-100's and was in the first squadron of A-7d's that were in the Air Force inventory. I served in Vietnam in 70-71 at Phan Rang and Phu Cat air bases, Finished up at Myrtle Beach SC
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years in Weapons loading. I loaded bombs on F-100's and was in the first squadron of A-7d's that were in the Air Force inventory. I served in Vietnam in 70-71 at Phan Rang and Phu Cat air bases, Finished up at Myrtle Beach SC
Glenn Wallin
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1957-1977; retired rank of SFC-E7; tours of duty included; South Pacific area; Korea, Berlin, Germany; Vietnam and many other duty station.
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1957-1977; retired rank of SFC-E7; tours of duty included; South Pacific area; Korea, Berlin, Germany; Vietnam and many other duty station.
Gordon W. Farrell
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in as an Aviation Ordnanceman first tour, returned to Lexington 1965, attended UK-completed one semester, started 2nd semester in fall of 67, recalled to active duty and served until June of 89 primairlly in aircraft manintenance .
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in as an Aviation Ordnanceman first tour, returned to Lexington 1965, attended UK-completed one semester, started 2nd semester in fall of 67, recalled to active duty and served until June of 89 primairlly in aircraft manintenance .
harley ritchey
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
navy hospitalcorpsman 30 yrs 25 of those where with the usmc
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
navy hospitalcorpsman 30 yrs 25 of those where with the usmc
J. Daniel McGowan, II
Class of 1962
National Guard, 20+ Years
Both USAR and Iowa Army National Guard service. Fourteen enlisted, twenty commissioned, over twenty on jump status with over 15 in Special Forces assignments. Currently as The Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for the state of Iowa.
Class of 1962
National Guard, 20+ Years
Both USAR and Iowa Army National Guard service. Fourteen enlisted, twenty commissioned, over twenty on jump status with over 15 in Special Forces assignments. Currently as The Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for the state of Iowa.
Jack D. Mathews
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Jet engine specialist. Retired April 1994. Living in Valdosta, Georgia near Moody AFB.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Jet engine specialist. Retired April 1994. Living in Valdosta, Georgia near Moody AFB.
Jack Mathews
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Air Force Jet engine mechanic. First assignment
Lakenheath, England. Worked as an engine technician on F-100 super sabers. Other duty assignments were in North Carolina-F4E, Oklahoma
, engine overhaul facility, Florida-A7, Nebraska-EC 135 & Georgia-F16. We now reside here in Valdosta, Ga. near Moody AFB. Was deployed to south west
Asia in support of Desert Storm while assigned to Moody AFB. Now retired and keep busy on classic cars in my workshop.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Air Force Jet engine mechanic. First assignment
Lakenheath, England. Worked as an engine technician on F-100 super sabers. Other duty assignments were in North Carolina-F4E, Oklahoma
, engine overhaul facility, Florida-A7, Nebraska-EC 135 & Georgia-F16. We now reside here in Valdosta, Ga. near Moody AFB. Was deployed to south west
Asia in support of Desert Storm while assigned to Moody AFB. Now retired and keep busy on classic cars in my workshop.
Jack Mathews
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF jet engine mechanic. Retired April 1994
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF jet engine mechanic. Retired April 1994
Leonard Wayne swallom
Class of 1971
Air Force, 10 Years
Proud to be an American and continue a family a family tradition.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 10 Years
Proud to be an American and continue a family a family tradition.
Linda Mitchell Birk
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Served 23 years as a Nurse Corps officer, CAPT RET. Worked with great people: Shout out to HMC Ritchey!
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Served 23 years as a Nurse Corps officer, CAPT RET. Worked with great people: Shout out to HMC Ritchey!
michael a. andersen
Class of 1956
Army, 3 Years
Served with 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, mostly as Battle Group phoytographer in 1/14th Inf.
Class of 1956
Army, 3 Years
Served with 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, mostly as Battle Group phoytographer in 1/14th Inf.
RICHARD G. TAYLOR
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
2 YRS. N.A.S. JAX. FLA. 2 YRS. ABOARD USS VULCAN AR/5 NORFOLK VA.
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
2 YRS. N.A.S. JAX. FLA. 2 YRS. ABOARD USS VULCAN AR/5 NORFOLK VA.
RICHARD G. TAYLOR
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE FLA. 2 YRS.ATTACH TO SEA BEE DIV. TRANSPORTATION 2YRS USS VULCAN AR 5 NORFOLK VA. SHIP FITTER WELDER.
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE FLA. 2 YRS.ATTACH TO SEA BEE DIV. TRANSPORTATION 2YRS USS VULCAN AR 5 NORFOLK VA. SHIP FITTER WELDER.
RICHARD G. TAYLOR
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
NAVAL AIR STATION 2 YRS JAX . FLA. SEABEE'S2 YRS . ABOARD USS VULCAN AR5 WELDER AND FITTER REPAIR TENDER FOR SUB'S AND ETC.NORFOLK VA.
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
NAVAL AIR STATION 2 YRS JAX . FLA. SEABEE'S2 YRS . ABOARD USS VULCAN AR5 WELDER AND FITTER REPAIR TENDER FOR SUB'S AND ETC.NORFOLK VA.
Robert C Johnson
Class of 1957
Navy, 26 Years
After UK, Navy flight training. Became CAPT/USN/RET in '86
Class of 1957
Navy, 26 Years
After UK, Navy flight training. Became CAPT/USN/RET in '86
William Kendrick
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Bien Hoa, Vietnam January 1070 to December 1970
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Bien Hoa, Vietnam January 1070 to December 1970
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Our Lafayette 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 Lafayette High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lexington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!