New Rochelle High School Alumni
New Rochelle, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Carol Carchietta | 1971 |
| Elizabeth Sherman | 1960 |
| Ezequiel Spera | 1997 |
| Jezzan Elliott | 2017 |
| Mark Sten | 1974 |
| Michael Rosenthal | 1961 |
| Randy Garcia | 2014 |
| Wesley Canhedo | 2012 |
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
"Joseph" P.E. Sigg
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Fields
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Fields
Andrei M. Sarna-Wojcicki
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Served in Army Corps of Engineers, stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA, 1960-1962, during Cold War and Cuban missle crisis. Was about to be sent to Vietnam as part of Technical Intelligence Unit, but HQ changed its mind. Vetting process would have been too complicated (I had relatives living in Poland at the time).
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Served in Army Corps of Engineers, stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA, 1960-1962, during Cold War and Cuban missle crisis. Was about to be sent to Vietnam as part of Technical Intelligence Unit, but HQ changed its mind. Vetting process would have been too complicated (I had relatives living in Poland at the time).
Anthony Adonetti
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Parris Island, SC & Camp LeJuene, NC
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Parris Island, SC & Camp LeJuene, NC
Bill Hennigar
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I spent 4 years in the USAF during Viet Naim. I was an aircraft mechanic on F-105, C-130 & KC, EC, RC- 135's. After active duty I enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard as a Helicopter mechanic. I went to flight school and became a Warrant Officer Helicopter Pilolt and Maintenance Officer. I retired in 2006 as a CW4 with 34 total years of service.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I spent 4 years in the USAF during Viet Naim. I was an aircraft mechanic on F-105, C-130 & KC, EC, RC- 135's. After active duty I enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard as a Helicopter mechanic. I went to flight school and became a Warrant Officer Helicopter Pilolt and Maintenance Officer. I retired in 2006 as a CW4 with 34 total years of service.
Burton (Skip) Jolley
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Electronic Superintendent
2 Tours Viet Nam
C-130 G & H Gunships
later, ground proofing of Cruise Missile with the B-57G super high flyers
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Electronic Superintendent
2 Tours Viet Nam
C-130 G & H Gunships
later, ground proofing of Cruise Missile with the B-57G super high flyers
Carl Marsden
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
Drfted fall 1958, Discharged 1960 Military Police after Ft Dix and FtGordon. Company Clerk FT Rucker Al and reserve Ft Wadsworth, SI NYC NY Honorable Discharged Sp5. Retired Shop Teacher. Marine Business 25 plus years.
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
Drfted fall 1958, Discharged 1960 Military Police after Ft Dix and FtGordon. Company Clerk FT Rucker Al and reserve Ft Wadsworth, SI NYC NY Honorable Discharged Sp5. Retired Shop Teacher. Marine Business 25 plus years.
Charles D Fuller
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20 Years
Served 1975-1995 Retired, now living in Italy.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20 Years
Served 1975-1995 Retired, now living in Italy.
David Ayala
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Ayala, United States Army, Chinook Helicopter Pilot
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Ayala, United States Army, Chinook Helicopter Pilot
Dr. Terry Roy Peterson
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years in Navy
Spent 2 years in Air Force
Spent 22 years in Army
Retired as a Bird Colonel
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years in Navy
Spent 2 years in Air Force
Spent 22 years in Army
Retired as a Bird Colonel
Elliott John Parker (Johnny)
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent 2 years in Germany and 2 in England
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent 2 years in Germany and 2 in England
Henry "Hank" Wohlrabe
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Served at Warner-Robins in GA and in England
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Served at Warner-Robins in GA and in England
Huston Crutchfield III
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Crewed Fighters F-106, F-4, and F-16. Spent time as a recruiter in Rochester, NY
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Crewed Fighters F-106, F-4, and F-16. Spent time as a recruiter in Rochester, NY
Jack Nolan, Toano,VA
Class of 1952
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Called into Active Duty June 25th 1950. Just completed 10th grade. Reinlisted September 1951 while stationed in Panama. 1952 thru 1953 assigned to the 1st Marine Division in Korea. From 1953 thru 1957 assigned to Cherry Point, North Carolina with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Discharged September 1957.
Class of 1952
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Called into Active Duty June 25th 1950. Just completed 10th grade. Reinlisted September 1951 while stationed in Panama. 1952 thru 1953 assigned to the 1st Marine Division in Korea. From 1953 thru 1957 assigned to Cherry Point, North Carolina with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Discharged September 1957.
James Cleveland
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Paris Island; Quantico, Va, Headquarter Marine Corps, Washington, DC, Camp Lejeune, NC
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Paris Island; Quantico, Va, Headquarter Marine Corps, Washington, DC, Camp Lejeune, NC
James Ernest Bynum
Class of 1965
Navy, 26 Years
Served as a Chief Petty Officer in the USN from 1965 to 1991
Class of 1965
Navy, 26 Years
Served as a Chief Petty Officer in the USN from 1965 to 1991
James Paul Cleveland
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Paris Island, SC - Quantico, Va and Headquarters Marine Corp. Washington, DC
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Paris Island, SC - Quantico, Va and Headquarters Marine Corp. Washington, DC
Joseph Carr
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Radio Telephone Operator, Received Army Acommidation,Army Achievment, Good Conduct medal's
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Radio Telephone Operator, Received Army Acommidation,Army Achievment, Good Conduct medal's
Joseph P.E. Sigg
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
My service time was in the Aircraft Maintenence Field. Retired as a SMSGT (E-8) in 1973.
Class of 1951
Air Force, 20+ Years
My service time was in the Aircraft Maintenence Field. Retired as a SMSGT (E-8) in 1973.
Kenneth Mosher
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Rifleman, Vietnam Vet. Retired after 24 active years
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Rifleman, Vietnam Vet. Retired after 24 active years
LAMONT A GORDON
Class of 1982
Navy, 20 Years
Served from Jan 1983 to Jan 2003. Went to boot camp in Orlando, FL. Station at: Adak, AK; Clark Air Base, Philippines; National Security Agency, MD; USS John Rodgers (DD 983); Afloat Training Group, Norfolk, VA; USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), US Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20 Years
Served from Jan 1983 to Jan 2003. Went to boot camp in Orlando, FL. Station at: Adak, AK; Clark Air Base, Philippines; National Security Agency, MD; USS John Rodgers (DD 983); Afloat Training Group, Norfolk, VA; USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), US Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL.
Lamont A Gordon
Class of 1982
Navy, 20 Years
Cryptologic Chief Warrant Officer from Jan-1983 to Jan 2003. Went to boot camp in Orlando, FL and service technical school in Pensacola, FL. Duty assignments ashore: Adak, AK, Clark Air Base, Philippines, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD, Afloat Training Group, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA and US Central Command, Tampa, FL. Shipboard tours included service aboard USS John Rodgers (DD 983), Charleston, SC, and USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Norfolk, VA.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20 Years
Cryptologic Chief Warrant Officer from Jan-1983 to Jan 2003. Went to boot camp in Orlando, FL and service technical school in Pensacola, FL. Duty assignments ashore: Adak, AK, Clark Air Base, Philippines, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD, Afloat Training Group, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA and US Central Command, Tampa, FL. Shipboard tours included service aboard USS John Rodgers (DD 983), Charleston, SC, and USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Norfolk, VA.
Margaret Junor
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Yeoman at Naval Air Station Virginia Beach
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Yeoman at Naval Air Station Virginia Beach
Paul Mearkle
Class of 1997
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Machinist Mate aboard the USS Norfolk SSN 714 out of Norfolk, VA
Class of 1997
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Machinist Mate aboard the USS Norfolk SSN 714 out of Norfolk, VA
Ronald Edward Shell
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Dropped out of school in 59, entered the Marine Corps March of 60, Parris Island, MC Supply, Albany Georgia, Camp Butler. Did my USAFI-GED passing in 61, several years later Iona in 82.
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Dropped out of school in 59, entered the Marine Corps March of 60, Parris Island, MC Supply, Albany Georgia, Camp Butler. Did my USAFI-GED passing in 61, several years later Iona in 82.
Stephen A. Stott
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major Stephen A. Stott joined the Army in 1980. He served as a Chaplain Assistant now known as a Religious Affairs Specialist. When he retired in 2014 he worked at the Pentagon serving as the Chaplain Corps Regimental Sergeant Major. Over the 34+ years of active duty service SGM Stott numerous duty stations included Fort Bragg, NC, Yongsan, South Korea, Fort Monmouth, NJ, Camp Henry, South Korea, Fort Jackson, SC and the Pentagon. His combat tours include Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Operation Iraqi Freedom. SGM Stott's awards include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with 1 Silver Leaf Cluster, and numerous service medals and ribbons.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major Stephen A. Stott joined the Army in 1980. He served as a Chaplain Assistant now known as a Religious Affairs Specialist. When he retired in 2014 he worked at the Pentagon serving as the Chaplain Corps Regimental Sergeant Major. Over the 34+ years of active duty service SGM Stott numerous duty stations included Fort Bragg, NC, Yongsan, South Korea, Fort Monmouth, NJ, Camp Henry, South Korea, Fort Jackson, SC and the Pentagon. His combat tours include Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Operation Iraqi Freedom. SGM Stott's awards include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with 1 Silver Leaf Cluster, and numerous service medals and ribbons.
Steve Donovan
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in '65, trained as combat medic and sent to Vietnam in '66-67. Spent a year at 24th Evac Hospital in Long Binh and recently published a humorous memoir titled "Long Daze at Long Binh." Read all about it at the website www.longbinhdaze.com where you'll find photos, reviews and sample chapters.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in '65, trained as combat medic and sent to Vietnam in '66-67. Spent a year at 24th Evac Hospital in Long Binh and recently published a humorous memoir titled "Long Daze at Long Binh." Read all about it at the website www.longbinhdaze.com where you'll find photos, reviews and sample chapters.
William E Hennigar
Class of 1936
Navy, 4 Years
William was a Navy Seabee during WWII. He served on Attu in the Aleutian Islands. Arriving shortly after the Japanese had been driven off the island. After the war he returned to New Rochelle. He married Evelyn Simpson class of 1940. Raised three children, Bill, '65, Evelyn '65 and Roy '68.
Class of 1936
Navy, 4 Years
William was a Navy Seabee during WWII. He served on Attu in the Aleutian Islands. Arriving shortly after the Japanese had been driven off the island. After the war he returned to New Rochelle. He married Evelyn Simpson class of 1940. Raised three children, Bill, '65, Evelyn '65 and Roy '68.
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Our New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in New Rochelle are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!