Montague High School Alumni
Montague, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| April Curtis | 2018 |
| Chase Jancek | 2016 |
| Ed Kroll | 1975 |
| Eric Nichols | 2013 |
| Jack Spitler | 1983 |
| Jeff Meyers | 1978 |
| Jennah Machinski | 2023 |
| Walt Gildersleeve | 1974 |
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
Alan Potter
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served 26 years, 25 with the United States Army Field Band, Washington DC. as trombonist in the Concert Band. This is the Army's official touring band and as such we were on the road roughly 4 months each year and performing over 300 concerts in all 50 states and countries around the world. Highlights were concert tours of Europe during WW II remembrances, India, Japan and Korea. Retired MSG in August of 2000
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served 26 years, 25 with the United States Army Field Band, Washington DC. as trombonist in the Concert Band. This is the Army's official touring band and as such we were on the road roughly 4 months each year and performing over 300 concerts in all 50 states and countries around the world. Highlights were concert tours of Europe during WW II remembrances, India, Japan and Korea. Retired MSG in August of 2000
Alan Potter
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
26 years, all but one year with the US Army Field Band of Washington DC. This was the premiere touring band of the US Army
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
26 years, all but one year with the US Army Field Band of Washington DC. This was the premiere touring band of the US Army
Alison Rae Blamer Buchanan
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Went into the AirForce in 78 =82. Met my husband of over 28 yrs at Little Rock A.F.B. I had a lot of fun while single and in.Learned that you could date, break up and still be good friends.Nothing like High School! I still communicate w/ them. Some are wealthy and some are famous. Not sure what happened to me. Oh yea, I have my 3 great kids w/5 count them 5 grand kids. I have had a lot of experiences that I would never take back. Learn from your life, then wake up to do it again.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Went into the AirForce in 78 =82. Met my husband of over 28 yrs at Little Rock A.F.B. I had a lot of fun while single and in.Learned that you could date, break up and still be good friends.Nothing like High School! I still communicate w/ them. Some are wealthy and some are famous. Not sure what happened to me. Oh yea, I have my 3 great kids w/5 count them 5 grand kids. I have had a lot of experiences that I would never take back. Learn from your life, then wake up to do it again.
Bob Erdman
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent quite a bit of time in the Far East, Wonderful Times
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent quite a bit of time in the Far East, Wonderful Times
Cheyney Rushing
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
Ft. Leonard Wood, Fort Lee, Germany, Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
Ft. Leonard Wood, Fort Lee, Germany, Desert Shield/Desert Storm
David Kroll
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired CMSgt after almost 23 yrs...love it!!!!
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired CMSgt after almost 23 yrs...love it!!!!
David Strayer
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Served my time in Texas, Illinois and Alaska. 1971-1975
Alaska was nice except - minus 75 temps in winter. I enjoyed my time in the Military.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Served my time in Texas, Illinois and Alaska. 1971-1975
Alaska was nice except - minus 75 temps in winter. I enjoyed my time in the Military.
Dennis (Todd) Wilson
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Has served in the army for 17+ years as an Apache Helicopter Mechanic. Currently stationed in Germany but is deployed to Iraq on his 4th tour.
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Has served in the army for 17+ years as an Apache Helicopter Mechanic. Currently stationed in Germany but is deployed to Iraq on his 4th tour.
Jack Ramthun
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Sapper with the 510th Sapper Company, 20th Engineering Battalion. Currently serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraq Freedom
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Sapper with the 510th Sapper Company, 20th Engineering Battalion. Currently serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraq Freedom
Jeffery Mikkelsen
Class of 1991
Air Force, 18 Years
Now, Nov.5, 2011, Jeff is currently on his 6th deployment in 9 years. He is currently in Afghanistan. Jeff's home base is at Yakota Air Force Base in Fussa, Japan. He will remain at that base until his retirement in 2015. He is currently a Tec. Sgt. He is married to Fretchie and has 2 young sons, Ryu age 3 and Kijoo age 4 months. Hopefully, Jeff will be back in Japan, with his family by mid January, 2012. What he is actually doing in Afghanistan is classified and top secret.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 18 Years
Now, Nov.5, 2011, Jeff is currently on his 6th deployment in 9 years. He is currently in Afghanistan. Jeff's home base is at Yakota Air Force Base in Fussa, Japan. He will remain at that base until his retirement in 2015. He is currently a Tec. Sgt. He is married to Fretchie and has 2 young sons, Ryu age 3 and Kijoo age 4 months. Hopefully, Jeff will be back in Japan, with his family by mid January, 2012. What he is actually doing in Afghanistan is classified and top secret.
Jerry Pawlowski
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Texas, Illinois and Guam.
Law Enforcement Specialist
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Texas, Illinois and Guam.
Law Enforcement Specialist
Jim Goodrich
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 17 years in aircraft maintenence working the KC-135 and B-1B Bomber. Retired in 2004 as a first sergeant. Served a total of 27 1/2 years. Retired to Rapid City, South Dakota. Currently runs a homeless veterans program housing over 35 veterans
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 17 years in aircraft maintenence working the KC-135 and B-1B Bomber. Retired in 2004 as a first sergeant. Served a total of 27 1/2 years. Retired to Rapid City, South Dakota. Currently runs a homeless veterans program housing over 35 veterans
Julie Dean
Class of 1998
Air Force, 1 Years
Julie is currently a 2nd Lt in San Antonio, TX attending a 10-month Navigator Training School. She will earn her wings and become part of a flight crew in Feb and then move on to her gaining base.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 1 Years
Julie is currently a 2nd Lt in San Antonio, TX attending a 10-month Navigator Training School. She will earn her wings and become part of a flight crew in Feb and then move on to her gaining base.
Kevin R. Jones
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired August 2009 with 30 Years Service. Served on Active Duty and Reserve Status. Served in many countries and enjoyed serving. Retired at Pope AFB, NC
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired August 2009 with 30 Years Service. Served on Active Duty and Reserve Status. Served in many countries and enjoyed serving. Retired at Pope AFB, NC
Khristopher Hall
Class of 2005
Air Force, 2 Years
Khris is currently serving in North Dakota.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 2 Years
Khris is currently serving in North Dakota.
Micheal Sayers
Class of 1983
Army, 21 Years
Retired E7/Sergeant First Class, US Army Tanker
Class of 1983
Army, 21 Years
Retired E7/Sergeant First Class, US Army Tanker
Richard Huibregtse
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Presently Assigned to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nv.
Retiring July 08.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Presently Assigned to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nv.
Retiring July 08.
Ronald LaPlante
Class of 1994
Army, 20+ Years
Cavalry Scout (19D). Been all over the world, to include 3 deployments to Iraq that added up to 39 months of combat operations. If I could go back, knowing what I know now... I wouldn't change a thing.
Class of 1994
Army, 20+ Years
Cavalry Scout (19D). Been all over the world, to include 3 deployments to Iraq that added up to 39 months of combat operations. If I could go back, knowing what I know now... I wouldn't change a thing.
Ryan Ingalls
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
RTC Medical, Great Lakes, ILL 1985-87
MLT school, San Antonio, TX 1987-88
Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA 1988-1990
Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA 1990-91
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
RTC Medical, Great Lakes, ILL 1985-87
MLT school, San Antonio, TX 1987-88
Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA 1988-1990
Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA 1990-91
Scott Rutzen
Class of 1982
Navy, 9 Years
Navy Submarine Radioman Got out in 91 to be a single father to my son James. I was stationed on both coasts and spent time in Scotland.
Class of 1982
Navy, 9 Years
Navy Submarine Radioman Got out in 91 to be a single father to my son James. I was stationed on both coasts and spent time in Scotland.
Shaun Morse
Class of 1989
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Firecontrolman (worked on weapon guidance systems).
Stationed:
USS Willamette (AO-180) March 1991-December 1995
USS Carney (DDG-64) January 1996-June 1998
NRD Pittsburgh July 1998 - September 2001
USS Chosin (CG-65) October 2001-February 2005
Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific May 2005-June 2009
Class of 1989
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Firecontrolman (worked on weapon guidance systems).
Stationed:
USS Willamette (AO-180) March 1991-December 1995
USS Carney (DDG-64) January 1996-June 1998
NRD Pittsburgh July 1998 - September 2001
USS Chosin (CG-65) October 2001-February 2005
Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific May 2005-June 2009
Thomas Kovach
Class of 1961
Army, 9 Years
Graduated United States Military Academy, West Point NY in 1965. Commissioned 2LT. Served 15 months in Germany with 8th Inf Div - initially as platoon ldr in Airborne Brigade, then as staff officer at Div HQ. Promoted to 1LT. Served one-year tour in Vietnam as advisor to ARVN Rangers. Promoted to CPT. Spent one year at Fort Benning GA for infantry officer training. Served second one-year tour in Vietnam - initially as company cmdr in 82nd Airborne Div, then as staff officer at Div HQ of 1st Cavalry Div (Airmobile). Awards include Bronze Star Medal w/3 OLC, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge, Pathfinder Badge and ARVN Ranger Badge.
Class of 1961
Army, 9 Years
Graduated United States Military Academy, West Point NY in 1965. Commissioned 2LT. Served 15 months in Germany with 8th Inf Div - initially as platoon ldr in Airborne Brigade, then as staff officer at Div HQ. Promoted to 1LT. Served one-year tour in Vietnam as advisor to ARVN Rangers. Promoted to CPT. Spent one year at Fort Benning GA for infantry officer training. Served second one-year tour in Vietnam - initially as company cmdr in 82nd Airborne Div, then as staff officer at Div HQ of 1st Cavalry Div (Airmobile). Awards include Bronze Star Medal w/3 OLC, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge, Pathfinder Badge and ARVN Ranger Badge.
Troy Adam DeVries
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
Boot camp: San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB)
Tech. School: Wichita Falls, TX (Sheppard AFB)
Duty Station: Tacoma, WA (McChord AFB)
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
Boot camp: San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB)
Tech. School: Wichita Falls, TX (Sheppard AFB)
Duty Station: Tacoma, WA (McChord AFB)
Vincent Munson
Class of 1988
Air Force, 19 Years
Stationed in Tucson Arizona, South Korea, Colorado Springs Colorado, and Great Falls Montana. Deployed for Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War on Terror
Class of 1988
Air Force, 19 Years
Stationed in Tucson Arizona, South Korea, Colorado Springs Colorado, and Great Falls Montana. Deployed for Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War on Terror
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School News
Alumni Banquet
Annual Banquet--open to all alumni
Saturday, May 29, 2010
At Montague High School
6:00 P.M.
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Our Montague 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 Montague High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Montague are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!