Owensboro High School Alumni
Owensboro, Kentucky (KY)
Recent Members
| Chip Parish Chip Parish | 1984 |
| Dakota Lane | 2017 |
| Julie Anderson | 1988 |
| Karen Van Winkle | 1974 |
| Larry Jones | 1991 |
| Nakeshia Curry | 2003 |
| Sam Thomas | 1990 |
| Stephanie Bellamy | 1984 |
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
Bill Hatfield
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Physician Recruitment for US Air Force Medical field
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Physician Recruitment for US Air Force Medical field
David "ALEX" Alexander
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Comissioned an Infantry officer in 1976.
Served almost 12 years on active duty.
Served 8 years in Reserves.
Completed Infantry Officer Basic and Advances Courses.
Completed Airborne School.
Completed Rotory-Wing Flight School.
Participted in the liberation of the country of Grenada in 1983.
After 20 years service retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Comissioned an Infantry officer in 1976.
Served almost 12 years on active duty.
Served 8 years in Reserves.
Completed Infantry Officer Basic and Advances Courses.
Completed Airborne School.
Completed Rotory-Wing Flight School.
Participted in the liberation of the country of Grenada in 1983.
After 20 years service retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
DAVID L KELLY
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from 1966-1970. Duty stations were Davis Monthan-Tucson AZ, Albrook AFB-Republic of Panama, Greiner AFS-Manchester NH.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from 1966-1970. Duty stations were Davis Monthan-Tucson AZ, Albrook AFB-Republic of Panama, Greiner AFS-Manchester NH.
Gil Robertson
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
8 years as a Green Beret and 24 years as an Army Aviator
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
8 years as a Green Beret and 24 years as an Army Aviator
James Terry Stinson
Class of 1969
Air Force, 16 Years
Served as an aircraft mechanic in various state side assignments (AZ, NM, TX, IN & AL) and overseas areas (Spain, Germany, England, Guam and a tour in Vietnam in 1970.)
Class of 1969
Air Force, 16 Years
Served as an aircraft mechanic in various state side assignments (AZ, NM, TX, IN & AL) and overseas areas (Spain, Germany, England, Guam and a tour in Vietnam in 1970.)
Jennifer (Bishop) Alexander
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
I ordered medical equipment for the USAF Academy Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
I ordered medical equipment for the USAF Academy Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO
jesse arnold
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1987 after 25 years with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant(E-8). Spent last 7 active duty years as a First Sergeant assigned to a covert operation out of Las Vegas, Nevada. I had 17 assignments in the 25 years. Saw a lot of the world.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1987 after 25 years with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant(E-8). Spent last 7 active duty years as a First Sergeant assigned to a covert operation out of Las Vegas, Nevada. I had 17 assignments in the 25 years. Saw a lot of the world.
Jo Beauchamp StJohn
Class of 1974
Navy, 5 Years
served five years in the Navy after completion of Radioman A school. Served NAS Jax and in London England. Discharged in 1979 as RM2 (E5)
Class of 1974
Navy, 5 Years
served five years in the Navy after completion of Radioman A school. Served NAS Jax and in London England. Discharged in 1979 as RM2 (E5)
John Bowlds
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
The Marine Corps was the best thing to happen to me. Had to get out of Owensboro at the time. So many friends I made and I would do it agin.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
The Marine Corps was the best thing to happen to me. Had to get out of Owensboro at the time. So many friends I made and I would do it agin.
Ken (Kent) McKenzie
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
Served my country state side for six years while developing my being in a more define way. It was fun and I probably could have made a career out of it but I couldn't take the "hurry up and wait" atmosphere not to mention the inpact of seeing how the gov't wastes out tax dollars.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
Served my country state side for six years while developing my being in a more define way. It was fun and I probably could have made a career out of it but I couldn't take the "hurry up and wait" atmosphere not to mention the inpact of seeing how the gov't wastes out tax dollars.
Leslie Cox
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Drill Sergeant, Cavalry Scout, Infantry, Recruiter.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Drill Sergeant, Cavalry Scout, Infantry, Recruiter.
Leslie Cox
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Drill Sergeant Oregon Military Academy. 19D Scout and !!B Infantry
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Drill Sergeant Oregon Military Academy. 19D Scout and !!B Infantry
Michael Devine
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
colonel. ba and ma from wku. defense superior service medal, two legion of merits, two bronze stars, purple heart, four meritorious service medals, three army commendation medals, the army achievement medal, combat infantry badge, airborne paratrooper badge, army staff badge. two Vietnam tours. two assgts as plt leader, two as company commander, three as battalion cdr and one as brigade commander. also commanded installations in pa and korea. grad of command and general staff college and the war college. served in korea, Germany, Puerto rico, Vietnam and ten conus bases . served in the pentagon on dcslog staff. wife deceased. two sons.
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
colonel. ba and ma from wku. defense superior service medal, two legion of merits, two bronze stars, purple heart, four meritorious service medals, three army commendation medals, the army achievement medal, combat infantry badge, airborne paratrooper badge, army staff badge. two Vietnam tours. two assgts as plt leader, two as company commander, three as battalion cdr and one as brigade commander. also commanded installations in pa and korea. grad of command and general staff college and the war college. served in korea, Germany, Puerto rico, Vietnam and ten conus bases . served in the pentagon on dcslog staff. wife deceased. two sons.
Michael Jennings
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Transportation Field. Assigned overseas areas of Korea, Thailand, Japan,& Italy.State side assignments were Charleston SC.,
Illinois,Maine,Kansas,Washington. I traveled the
World over. My most memorable moment was when I walked on the sands of Iwo Jima, and stood on the site were the US flag was raised. A very humbling experience. Always remember our veterans !.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Transportation Field. Assigned overseas areas of Korea, Thailand, Japan,& Italy.State side assignments were Charleston SC.,
Illinois,Maine,Kansas,Washington. I traveled the
World over. My most memorable moment was when I walked on the sands of Iwo Jima, and stood on the site were the US flag was raised. A very humbling experience. Always remember our veterans !.
Michael Trogden
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Maintenance Test Pilot AH-64D (Apache), UH-60A (Blackhawk). Currently at Fort Rucker, AL
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Maintenance Test Pilot AH-64D (Apache), UH-60A (Blackhawk). Currently at Fort Rucker, AL
Michael Trogden
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a UH-60 / AH-64A Maintenance Test Pilot
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a UH-60 / AH-64A Maintenance Test Pilot
Robert J mahoney
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduate US Air Force Academy; served 27 years; combat and state side; Ret USAF Col; two masters and PhD from The George Washington University DC; current Dean of Marine Corps War College; published author; inducted into OHS Hall of Fame September 2009
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduate US Air Force Academy; served 27 years; combat and state side; Ret USAF Col; two masters and PhD from The George Washington University DC; current Dean of Marine Corps War College; published author; inducted into OHS Hall of Fame September 2009
Sean Snodgrass
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Have been in the Air Force for over 23 years, been all over the place. Married and have 2 sons.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Have been in the Air Force for over 23 years, been all over the place. Married and have 2 sons.
Sibaria Fay Taylor
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 17 Years
Major [Maj.] Sibaria Taylor, Public Affairs, Operations Officer Press Camp Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 17 Years
Major [Maj.] Sibaria Taylor, Public Affairs, Operations Officer Press Camp Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois
Sibaria Taylor
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 21 Years
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIBARIA TAYLOR
Lieutenant Colonel Sibaria Taylor, born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, enlisted in the Army Reserve in the summer of 2001. Three years later, she commissioned into the Adjutant General Corps through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University.
Lt. Col. Taylor is currently serving as the Deputy, National Outreach with Strategic Communications, United States Army Reserve (USAR).
Prior to this assignment, Lt. Col. Taylor’s assignments include Battalion Operations Officer for the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Chicago Metropolitan area, Illinois; Secretary to the General Staff for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), New Orleans, Louisiana; Deputy Assistance Chief of Staff G1 for 377th TSC; Public Affairs Chief, Southeast Medical Area Readiness Support Group (SEMARSG), Nashville, Tenn.; Public Affairs Officer, 9th Mission Support Command, Honolulu, Hawaii; Public Affairs Officer, USAR Readiness Command, Fort Jackson, S.C.; officer in charge G3/Directorate of Plans, Trainings, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS), Fort Jackson, S.C.; interim Company Commander and Executive Officer, Task Force Marshall, Camp McGrady, S.C.; Company Executive Officer, 398th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 100th Division, Owensboro, Ky.; As part of a deployable command post, Lt. Col. Taylor trained overseas in support of Cuba Integrative Advance; she is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. In her civilian capacity, Sibaria worked as an emergency department Registered Nurse in Nashville, Tenn. before joining the Active Guard Reserve program.
Lt. Col. Taylor has a Master of Business Administration degree with a Project and Operations Management concentration from the American Business &Technology University, where she earned the President’s Award for her 4.0 grade point average. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University, where she also earned a degree in Nursing. She is a graduate of the Adjutant General Officer Basic Course, (Distinguished Honor Graduate) Adjutant General’s Corps Captain Career Course, Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course, and Command and General Staff College. She also has completed the Joint Contingency Public Affairs Course at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, Maryland.
Lt. Col. Taylor’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with a silver hour glass and “M” Device, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training. She is a recipient of the WFIE Channel 14 Excellence in Journalism Award, LTC Wetzel “Scoop” Brumsfield Excellence in Journalism Award, and President Benjamin Harrison Medal.
She is married to James, a retired Chief Warrant Officer and pilot.
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 21 Years
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIBARIA TAYLOR
Lieutenant Colonel Sibaria Taylor, born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, enlisted in the Army Reserve in the summer of 2001. Three years later, she commissioned into the Adjutant General Corps through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University.
Lt. Col. Taylor is currently serving as the Deputy, National Outreach with Strategic Communications, United States Army Reserve (USAR).
Prior to this assignment, Lt. Col. Taylor’s assignments include Battalion Operations Officer for the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Chicago Metropolitan area, Illinois; Secretary to the General Staff for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), New Orleans, Louisiana; Deputy Assistance Chief of Staff G1 for 377th TSC; Public Affairs Chief, Southeast Medical Area Readiness Support Group (SEMARSG), Nashville, Tenn.; Public Affairs Officer, 9th Mission Support Command, Honolulu, Hawaii; Public Affairs Officer, USAR Readiness Command, Fort Jackson, S.C.; officer in charge G3/Directorate of Plans, Trainings, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS), Fort Jackson, S.C.; interim Company Commander and Executive Officer, Task Force Marshall, Camp McGrady, S.C.; Company Executive Officer, 398th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 100th Division, Owensboro, Ky.; As part of a deployable command post, Lt. Col. Taylor trained overseas in support of Cuba Integrative Advance; she is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. In her civilian capacity, Sibaria worked as an emergency department Registered Nurse in Nashville, Tenn. before joining the Active Guard Reserve program.
Lt. Col. Taylor has a Master of Business Administration degree with a Project and Operations Management concentration from the American Business &Technology University, where she earned the President’s Award for her 4.0 grade point average. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University, where she also earned a degree in Nursing. She is a graduate of the Adjutant General Officer Basic Course, (Distinguished Honor Graduate) Adjutant General’s Corps Captain Career Course, Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course, and Command and General Staff College. She also has completed the Joint Contingency Public Affairs Course at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, Maryland.
Lt. Col. Taylor’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with a silver hour glass and “M” Device, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training. She is a recipient of the WFIE Channel 14 Excellence in Journalism Award, LTC Wetzel “Scoop” Brumsfield Excellence in Journalism Award, and President Benjamin Harrison Medal.
She is married to James, a retired Chief Warrant Officer and pilot.
terry king
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20 Years
You will have to ask him.You left him out.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20 Years
You will have to ask him.You left him out.
Theresa Brant
Class of 1994
Air Force, 17 Years
Medical Administrator
Stationed in Anchorage, AK; Mountain Home, ID; Sheppard AFB, TX; Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Balad Air Base, Iraq
Class of 1994
Air Force, 17 Years
Medical Administrator
Stationed in Anchorage, AK; Mountain Home, ID; Sheppard AFB, TX; Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Balad Air Base, Iraq
tina pressley
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
i loved being in the Army wish i could go back in but it is too hard for us prior service to get back in now
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
i loved being in the Army wish i could go back in but it is too hard for us prior service to get back in now
vic richey
Class of 1975
Army, 6 Years
Military Intelligence Officer. Airborne and Air Assault qualified. Graduated from the Defense Intelligence College in Washington DC. Served on Colin Powell's staff at Ft Carson Colorado heading the All Source Intelligence Center. Spent several years in the Army Reserves in an Intelligence unit.
Class of 1975
Army, 6 Years
Military Intelligence Officer. Airborne and Air Assault qualified. Graduated from the Defense Intelligence College in Washington DC. Served on Colin Powell's staff at Ft Carson Colorado heading the All Source Intelligence Center. Spent several years in the Army Reserves in an Intelligence unit.
Vincent Guytan
Class of 1965
Navy, 9 Years
Was last on the USS Great Sitkin AE-17, a ammo supply ship. Was a Radioman and loved my job. Thing is I was a sea sick sailor...lol
Class of 1965
Navy, 9 Years
Was last on the USS Great Sitkin AE-17, a ammo supply ship. Was a Radioman and loved my job. Thing is I was a sea sick sailor...lol
William O. Westerfield
Class of 1967
Army, 20 Years
Retired with 20. years active duty. .Viet Nam veteran. .Awards include, Meterious Service Medal, Army Comendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Viet Nam Service and Campaignmadals, and verious other awards.
veteram
Class of 1967
Army, 20 Years
Retired with 20. years active duty. .Viet Nam veteran. .Awards include, Meterious Service Medal, Army Comendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Viet Nam Service and Campaignmadals, and verious other awards.
veteram
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