Pennfield High School Alumni
Battle Creek, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Brittany Owens | 2011 |
| Christina Devoll | 1988 |
| Gary Gable | 1979 |
| Gregory Quinn Gregory Quinn Loser | 1976 |
| Jeff Fernandez | 2000 |
| Linda Kinman | 1967 |
| None Anon | 2001 |
| Renee Surprenant | 1991 |
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
Amanda (Jinks) Elliston
Class of 1998
Army, 3 Years
Parachute Rigger for 11TH QM Co, 82nd Airborne Div.
AIRBORNE!
Class of 1998
Army, 3 Years
Parachute Rigger for 11TH QM Co, 82nd Airborne Div.
AIRBORNE!
Brandon M. Case
Class of 2008
Army, 6 Years
Serving from 2010 to present. Currently a Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg. Formerly stationed in Germany and deployed to Afghanistan for "Operation Enduring Freedom.
Class of 2008
Army, 6 Years
Serving from 2010 to present. Currently a Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg. Formerly stationed in Germany and deployed to Afghanistan for "Operation Enduring Freedom.
Brett Coffman
Class of 1992
Army, 17 Years
Chief Warrant Officer Two serving a Network Technicain with the 4th BCT 25th INF Bde stationed at Ft. Richardson Alaska. Currnetly deployed to FOB Salerno Afghanistan.
Class of 1992
Army, 17 Years
Chief Warrant Officer Two serving a Network Technicain with the 4th BCT 25th INF Bde stationed at Ft. Richardson Alaska. Currnetly deployed to FOB Salerno Afghanistan.
Brian Deno
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
I Joined the Air Force in Feb 1986 and haven't looked back since. I've been stationed at:
Luke AFB, AZ
Soesterber AB, The Netherlands
Mountain Home AFB, ID
Osan AB, Republic of South Korea
Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
I Joined the Air Force in Feb 1986 and haven't looked back since. I've been stationed at:
Luke AFB, AZ
Soesterber AB, The Netherlands
Mountain Home AFB, ID
Osan AB, Republic of South Korea
Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
BRIAN R. LANKERD
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
ARTILLARY UNIT IN GERMANY& TRAINING UNIT
@FT. DIX, NJ--SUPPLY SGT.
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
ARTILLARY UNIT IN GERMANY& TRAINING UNIT
@FT. DIX, NJ--SUPPLY SGT.
Brian R. Lankerd
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
Stationed 2 Yrs in Augsburg, Germany in a Field Artillary Unit
Stationed 1 Yr at Ft. Dix, NJ in a training unit as an Supply Sgt.
GOD BLESS all those troops serving our great country at this time. They are the TRUE HEROES!!!
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
Stationed 2 Yrs in Augsburg, Germany in a Field Artillary Unit
Stationed 1 Yr at Ft. Dix, NJ in a training unit as an Supply Sgt.
GOD BLESS all those troops serving our great country at this time. They are the TRUE HEROES!!!
Carl J Blankenburg
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Fire Control Radar Technician Missiles 2nd class (FTM2)
Served aboard two Terrier-Class ships:
Guided Missile cruiser USS Worden CG-18
and the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Faragut DDG-37
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Fire Control Radar Technician Missiles 2nd class (FTM2)
Served aboard two Terrier-Class ships:
Guided Missile cruiser USS Worden CG-18
and the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Faragut DDG-37
Celena Oliver (Weever)
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Celena was stationed in 29 Palms, CA and she worked on unmanned spy planes. She served her country proud for 5 years. She now works for a major software company, has a wonderful son and resides on the west coast. Job Well Done. Proud of U
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Celena was stationed in 29 Palms, CA and she worked on unmanned spy planes. She served her country proud for 5 years. She now works for a major software company, has a wonderful son and resides on the west coast. Job Well Done. Proud of U
Charles West
Class of 1967
Navy, 8 Years
3-1/2 years ships company USS Constellation (CVA-64); 3-1/2 years staff duty CNAP North Island, San Diego, CA. Rate AK (Aviation Storekeeper; Rank E-5, AK2.
Class of 1967
Navy, 8 Years
3-1/2 years ships company USS Constellation (CVA-64); 3-1/2 years staff duty CNAP North Island, San Diego, CA. Rate AK (Aviation Storekeeper; Rank E-5, AK2.
Ciara (Farrell) Martinez
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Great Lakes boot camp/ Great Lakes, IL-6/1999-8/1999
Nuclear Field A School, Electrician's Mate 9/1999-3/2000 (class 9952-M)/ Goose Creek, SC
Nuclear Field Power School 4/2000-10/2000(class 0004)/Goose Creek, SC
Nuclear Protype Training Unit 11/2000-5/2001 (class 0004)/Ballston Spa, NY
USS Enterprise CVN-65, Reactor Electrical division 6/2001-4/2005/Norfolk, VA
Fleet Training Command 5/2005-8/2006/Norfolk, VA
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Great Lakes boot camp/ Great Lakes, IL-6/1999-8/1999
Nuclear Field A School, Electrician's Mate 9/1999-3/2000 (class 9952-M)/ Goose Creek, SC
Nuclear Field Power School 4/2000-10/2000(class 0004)/Goose Creek, SC
Nuclear Protype Training Unit 11/2000-5/2001 (class 0004)/Ballston Spa, NY
USS Enterprise CVN-65, Reactor Electrical division 6/2001-4/2005/Norfolk, VA
Fleet Training Command 5/2005-8/2006/Norfolk, VA
Ciara (Farrell) Martinez
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Rate/Rank at time of discharge: EM(N)1
Schools:
Naval Training Command Great Lakes, IL 6/99-8/99
EM 'A' school NNPTC Charleston, SC 9/99-3/00
Naval Nuclear Power School NNPTC Charleston, SC 6/00-10/01
Nuclear Protoype Training Unit (NPTU) Ballston Spa, NY 11/01-5/01
Commands:
USS Enterprise CVN-65 Norfolk, VA 6/01-4/05
Fleet Training Command Norfolk 5/01-8/06
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Rate/Rank at time of discharge: EM(N)1
Schools:
Naval Training Command Great Lakes, IL 6/99-8/99
EM 'A' school NNPTC Charleston, SC 9/99-3/00
Naval Nuclear Power School NNPTC Charleston, SC 6/00-10/01
Nuclear Protoype Training Unit (NPTU) Ballston Spa, NY 11/01-5/01
Commands:
USS Enterprise CVN-65 Norfolk, VA 6/01-4/05
Fleet Training Command Norfolk 5/01-8/06
Daniel LeBarre
Class of 1984
Army, 4 Years
Pershing II Nuclear Missle Specialist
Fort Sill, Okla.
Neu-Ulm, Germany
Class of 1984
Army, 4 Years
Pershing II Nuclear Missle Specialist
Fort Sill, Okla.
Neu-Ulm, Germany
David Deluhery
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
E5/DP2: Did boot at Great Lakes, A and C school in San Diego, Navy Yard in DC, Pentagon in DC, Son born in 77 at Andrews Air Base.
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
E5/DP2: Did boot at Great Lakes, A and C school in San Diego, Navy Yard in DC, Pentagon in DC, Son born in 77 at Andrews Air Base.
David Phillips
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
1973rd Communications Squadrom
Lackland AFB TX, Fort Monmouth NJ, Maxwell AFB, AL
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
1973rd Communications Squadrom
Lackland AFB TX, Fort Monmouth NJ, Maxwell AFB, AL
Derek Quinn
Class of 1985
National Guard, 20+ Years
I started my military career on active duty and then went to the Army Reserve. Spent my last 19 years in the National Guard. I retired in 2013 with 28 years.
Class of 1985
National Guard, 20+ Years
I started my military career on active duty and then went to the Army Reserve. Spent my last 19 years in the National Guard. I retired in 2013 with 28 years.
Don Vire
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a Colonel after commanding the largest Army Dental Activity during Desert Storm.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a Colonel after commanding the largest Army Dental Activity during Desert Storm.
Doug Deno
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics Technician, 1988-1994, VMA 214 Blacksheep 1991-'92
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics Technician, 1988-1994, VMA 214 Blacksheep 1991-'92
james d. barker
Class of 1969
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served three + years active duty Air Force, then 29+ years in the Michigan Air National Guard here in Battle Creek.
Class of 1969
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served three + years active duty Air Force, then 29+ years in the Michigan Air National Guard here in Battle Creek.
Janetta (Weever) Ellis
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Janetta is a former United States Marine and due to an injury received was given an Honorable Discharge. She loved her job of being a Bulk Fuels Specialist. She is married to a Marine who will be retiring next year. She has 2 wonderful boys and currently resides in Maryland.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Janetta is a former United States Marine and due to an injury received was given an Honorable Discharge. She loved her job of being a Bulk Fuels Specialist. She is married to a Marine who will be retiring next year. She has 2 wonderful boys and currently resides in Maryland.
JOE EDGERTON
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Had it easy... Went in AF with Bob McAllen. Tech school in fire fighting in Greenvill, MS. Then to Selfridge AFB, Mt.Clemens MI. TDY to Nigara Falls NY. Ended service at Custer AFS, Battle Creek, MI
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Had it easy... Went in AF with Bob McAllen. Tech school in fire fighting in Greenvill, MS. Then to Selfridge AFB, Mt.Clemens MI. TDY to Nigara Falls NY. Ended service at Custer AFS, Battle Creek, MI
Joe Edgerton
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Fire Protection Specilast. Crash Rescue (Fire Department) Stationed at Greenville AFB MS, Selfridge AFB Michigan, Custer AFS Michigan.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Fire Protection Specilast. Crash Rescue (Fire Department) Stationed at Greenville AFB MS, Selfridge AFB Michigan, Custer AFS Michigan.
Jon Slingerlend
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
US Army Intelligence
US Army Veteran - DESERT SHIELD / DESERT STORM (24th Infantry Div. - Ft. Stewart, GA)
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
US Army Intelligence
US Army Veteran - DESERT SHIELD / DESERT STORM (24th Infantry Div. - Ft. Stewart, GA)
Kim R. Long
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
20 years with the Navy Seabees building overseas.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
20 years with the Navy Seabees building overseas.
Pamela "Page" Roland
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Pamela was an Air Force medic, then became a RN and is now a family nurse practitioner with her own pediatric practice.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Pamela was an Air Force medic, then became a RN and is now a family nurse practitioner with her own pediatric practice.
Ralph Loser
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 22 Years
CWO2 Communications. Served California, Alaska, Maine, Italy, Ohio,Minnesota and New Jersey
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 22 Years
CWO2 Communications. Served California, Alaska, Maine, Italy, Ohio,Minnesota and New Jersey
Richard "Dick" Carl White
Class of 1966
Coast Guard, 9 Years
Enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1966. Did 3 tours in Viet Nam and came home. Reenlisted and was stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, MI where he was killed by a drunk driver in June 1975.
Class of 1966
Coast Guard, 9 Years
Enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1966. Did 3 tours in Viet Nam and came home. Reenlisted and was stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, MI where he was killed by a drunk driver in June 1975.
Robert Leiter (Tony)
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently stationed in Ft Campbell, KY. Training for his future deployment to Afghanistan.
Pictured here with his grandfather, a retired Soldier himself.
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently stationed in Ft Campbell, KY. Training for his future deployment to Afghanistan.
Pictured here with his grandfather, a retired Soldier himself.
Ron Johnson, Jr.
Class of 1983
Navy, 15 Years
USS Portland LSD-37 (87-89), Little Creek, VA - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class - Returned to Michigan and joined the Navy Reserves, ACB2 Det213. Recalled for Desert Storm/Shield. Now, Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. Shown with Corpsman friend.
Class of 1983
Navy, 15 Years
USS Portland LSD-37 (87-89), Little Creek, VA - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class - Returned to Michigan and joined the Navy Reserves, ACB2 Det213. Recalled for Desert Storm/Shield. Now, Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. Shown with Corpsman friend.
Sam Gorton
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Corp Band and Drum and Bugle Corp.
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Corp Band and Drum and Bugle Corp.
Stephen Craig Cantrell
Class of 1973
Army, 18 Years
101st Airborne, 4 years, 1st Division, 3 years, Iraq PGulf 1, Korea, 6 years Michigan National guard 2071st Medical Clearning Company
Class of 1973
Army, 18 Years
101st Airborne, 4 years, 1st Division, 3 years, Iraq PGulf 1, Korea, 6 years Michigan National guard 2071st Medical Clearning Company
Thomas Remaley
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Started with 3 years in the Navy then 17 Army. Retired in Dec 92 and am now in my 15th year as a police officer.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Started with 3 years in the Navy then 17 Army. Retired in Dec 92 and am now in my 15th year as a police officer.
Thomas Remaley
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Three years Navy 17 years Army. Retired in 1992 and an in year 15 as a police officer.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Three years Navy 17 years Army. Retired in 1992 and an in year 15 as a police officer.
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School News
New Book by Pennfield Alum
US Army Major Alex Corbin, class of 1990, recently published a book titled, The History of Camp Tracy: Japanese WWII POW...
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Our Pennfield 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 Pennfield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Battle Creek are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!