Pottstown High School Alumni
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Alexandria Jackson | 2014 |
| Carole Mcdonald | 1974 |
| Harry Siwik | 1986 |
| John Mcgee | 1962 |
| Karen Holloway | 1976 |
| Thomas Eugene | 2018 |
| Tim Harrison | 1989 |
| William Glenney | 1952 |
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
Andrew Kovach
Class of 1944
Navy, 2 Years
Motor Machinist 3rd Class
Diesel Mechanic
Class of 1944
Navy, 2 Years
Motor Machinist 3rd Class
Diesel Mechanic
BARRY WEST
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
101ST AIRBORNE VIETNAM 1968-1969 ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL BRONZE STAR
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
101ST AIRBORNE VIETNAM 1968-1969 ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL BRONZE STAR
Carl Timmins
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
518th Military Intel, 3rd Bgde, 82nd Airborne Div, S. Vietnam. Spec 5th Class, Bronze Star, also 13 mouths at Ft Gordon, GA. Played fast pitch software, made post all star team, and Southeastern All Army Team in Ala.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
518th Military Intel, 3rd Bgde, 82nd Airborne Div, S. Vietnam. Spec 5th Class, Bronze Star, also 13 mouths at Ft Gordon, GA. Played fast pitch software, made post all star team, and Southeastern All Army Team in Ala.
Daner Reider
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Early Commission 1965, military medical internship after Medical School in 1967, Air Force medical residency in Aerospace Medicine, served in Vietnam War 1972-73, left active duty after 10 years in 1975 and spent rest of career in Air Guard and Reserves. Served in Desert Storm in 1991 Retired as Colonel in the Medical Corps in March 2001 with 36 years total federal military service.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Early Commission 1965, military medical internship after Medical School in 1967, Air Force medical residency in Aerospace Medicine, served in Vietnam War 1972-73, left active duty after 10 years in 1975 and spent rest of career in Air Guard and Reserves. Served in Desert Storm in 1991 Retired as Colonel in the Medical Corps in March 2001 with 36 years total federal military service.
David B Edleman
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served in cuba, okinawa,japan,phillipines hong cong, viet nam. france italy,greece,turkey,malta,sardinia, discharged as sgt e-5
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served in cuba, okinawa,japan,phillipines hong cong, viet nam. france italy,greece,turkey,malta,sardinia, discharged as sgt e-5
David W. Hildebrand
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
USMC 1971-74, 1st Marine Division, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Bridge Company, Corporal, Combat Engineer, Unit Diary Clerk, Admin Chief
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
USMC 1971-74, 1st Marine Division, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Bridge Company, Corporal, Combat Engineer, Unit Diary Clerk, Admin Chief
Deborah Mayes Britt
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Attained the rank of Master Sergeant and retired from active duty on January 2006.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Attained the rank of Master Sergeant and retired from active duty on January 2006.
Don Watkins
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned 1976
Designated a Naval Aviator 1977
Retired 2000 at the rank of Navy Captain
3,500 Hours flying A-6 Intruder
1,500 Carrier Landings on board 10 different aircraft carriers.
Commanding Officer Attack Squadron 115 1991-1993
Operations Officer Battle Forces 7th Fleet 1997
Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations 1993-1996, 1998-2000
Combat Tours to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf
Awards include: Legion of Merit and Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned 1976
Designated a Naval Aviator 1977
Retired 2000 at the rank of Navy Captain
3,500 Hours flying A-6 Intruder
1,500 Carrier Landings on board 10 different aircraft carriers.
Commanding Officer Attack Squadron 115 1991-1993
Operations Officer Battle Forces 7th Fleet 1997
Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations 1993-1996, 1998-2000
Combat Tours to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf
Awards include: Legion of Merit and Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device
Elaine Bowman
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force Security Police/Security Forces, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection NCO, NCOIC Combat Arms (Rangemaster) - Firearms Instructor
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force Security Police/Security Forces, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection NCO, NCOIC Combat Arms (Rangemaster) - Firearms Instructor
Elaine Bowman
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Still serving - currently the firing rangemaster at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA. I have been with Security Police (now Security Forces) my entire career.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Still serving - currently the firing rangemaster at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA. I have been with Security Police (now Security Forces) my entire career.
Gary Watt
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in April 1962
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX
Tech School at Keesler AFB, MS
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)/ Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Technician/Instructor on B-52D/G/H, F-4C/ D/E/G, F-105G, B-57B/C/D/G, B-66C/E
Stationed in Michigan, Washington state, California.
Stationed in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Germany Egypt, Kenya
Retured on December 1, 1982 at Mather AFB, CA
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in April 1962
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX
Tech School at Keesler AFB, MS
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)/ Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Technician/Instructor on B-52D/G/H, F-4C/ D/E/G, F-105G, B-57B/C/D/G, B-66C/E
Stationed in Michigan, Washington state, California.
Stationed in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Germany Egypt, Kenya
Retured on December 1, 1982 at Mather AFB, CA
James H Graham
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Spec. 4, 42 Artillery, Fire Direction Controller, Ft Lewis, Washington.
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Spec. 4, 42 Artillery, Fire Direction Controller, Ft Lewis, Washington.
James Trout
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory Technician (PMEL). Lackland, Lowry, Otis, Korat(Thailand), Kirkland!
Commendation Metal for service in Thailand. 1968-1972
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory Technician (PMEL). Lackland, Lowry, Otis, Korat(Thailand), Kirkland!
Commendation Metal for service in Thailand. 1968-1972
Lawrence Lollar
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed at Newport, Rhode Island 1/1977 - 5/1977; NAS Chase Field 5/1977 - 3/1981
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed at Newport, Rhode Island 1/1977 - 5/1977; NAS Chase Field 5/1977 - 3/1981
Mahlon Fegley
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1967 and served in Vietnam from 2/5/68 to 3/17/69 in the Americal Division.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1967 and served in Vietnam from 2/5/68 to 3/17/69 in the Americal Division.
Marc G. Freeman
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Began my Navy service at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes,IL.
After boot camp, I spent the next 4 years traveling the world. Made 2 Med cruises, numerous Carribbean cruises and my final year of duty a Western Pacific Cruise(Vietnam and the far East).
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Began my Navy service at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes,IL.
After boot camp, I spent the next 4 years traveling the world. Made 2 Med cruises, numerous Carribbean cruises and my final year of duty a Western Pacific Cruise(Vietnam and the far East).
Michael Shelton
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served with the 1st Combined Action Group in 69 & 70 just south of Chu Lai, Vietnam. Rotated out as Corporal.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served with the 1st Combined Action Group in 69 & 70 just south of Chu Lai, Vietnam. Rotated out as Corporal.
Randy E. Barger
Class of 1980
Navy, 5 Years
Served aboard USS Piedmont AD-17 2 Years
Served Naval Military Personnel Command 3.5 Years. Ordered data circuitry orders for Project Desert Shield. IS functions
Good Conduct Medal, Battle E Ribbon
Honorable Discharge
Class of 1980
Navy, 5 Years
Served aboard USS Piedmont AD-17 2 Years
Served Naval Military Personnel Command 3.5 Years. Ordered data circuitry orders for Project Desert Shield. IS functions
Good Conduct Medal, Battle E Ribbon
Honorable Discharge
rich hillegass
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergeant, combat radio operator, 1st Air Cavalry, South Vietnam 1967
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergeant, combat radio operator, 1st Air Cavalry, South Vietnam 1967
rich hillegass
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergent E-5 Served one year in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergent E-5 Served one year in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry.
Richard Antrim
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served from November 1969 to November 1971 in a Pershing missile unit in Germany.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served from November 1969 to November 1971 in a Pershing missile unit in Germany.
Robert "Rick" Merritt
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Fort Dix, basic training Sept - Nov 1971, Fort Lee Va. Nov 1971 -March 1972, Conn Barracks, Schweinfurt Germany, March 1972-Sept 1974
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Fort Dix, basic training Sept - Nov 1971, Fort Lee Va. Nov 1971 -March 1972, Conn Barracks, Schweinfurt Germany, March 1972-Sept 1974
Robert Edleman
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Air Intelligence. Served in Philippines. Vietnam and SAC Headquarters Omaha. Nebraska. Discharged Staff Sargent 1972.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Air Intelligence. Served in Philippines. Vietnam and SAC Headquarters Omaha. Nebraska. Discharged Staff Sargent 1972.
Robert Grubb
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in various positions with the U.S. Army during 20 plus year career to include M-60A3 Armor Crewmember, Personnel Administrative Specialist, Army Instructor, Recruiter, Human Resources Manager and Tech Support Division NOCIC. Currently serving as a Department of the Army Civilian in charge of the Flight Simulation Building for the U.S. Army Unmanned Aerial Systems School.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in various positions with the U.S. Army during 20 plus year career to include M-60A3 Armor Crewmember, Personnel Administrative Specialist, Army Instructor, Recruiter, Human Resources Manager and Tech Support Division NOCIC. Currently serving as a Department of the Army Civilian in charge of the Flight Simulation Building for the U.S. Army Unmanned Aerial Systems School.
Robert Grubb
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in various positions with the U.S. Army during 20 plus year career to include M-60A3 Armor Crewmember, Personnel Administrative Specialist, Army Instructor, Recruiter, Human Resources Manager and Tech Support Division NOCIC. Overseas Tours included Germany, Korea, S.W. Asia. Served in 3 Campaigns in the Middle East. Retired in 2006.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in various positions with the U.S. Army during 20 plus year career to include M-60A3 Armor Crewmember, Personnel Administrative Specialist, Army Instructor, Recruiter, Human Resources Manager and Tech Support Division NOCIC. Overseas Tours included Germany, Korea, S.W. Asia. Served in 3 Campaigns in the Middle East. Retired in 2006.
Sharon Kowalski
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Proudly Served in the Gulf War (Desert Storm) .
Retired now! Enjoyed the world travel. Support Our Troops everywhere they may be serving OUR GREAT NATION! GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! Remember to thank a VETERAN for the freedoms we all enjoy and sometimes take for granted.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Proudly Served in the Gulf War (Desert Storm) .
Retired now! Enjoyed the world travel. Support Our Troops everywhere they may be serving OUR GREAT NATION! GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! Remember to thank a VETERAN for the freedoms we all enjoy and sometimes take for granted.
Shirlene A. Perry (WHITEHURST)
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
Served from September 1981 to October 1989 as a Legal specialist, 71D. Served in Ft. Dix, NJ (BT), Ft. Jackson, SC (AIT) Ft. Riley, KS, Ft. Sill OK, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN (AIT), Cape Canaveral, FL, Heidelberg, Germany and Camp Casey, Korea, ARCOM, AAM, COA, OVERSEAS RIBBON 2, GCM (3), Honorable Discharge, DAV Status
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
Served from September 1981 to October 1989 as a Legal specialist, 71D. Served in Ft. Dix, NJ (BT), Ft. Jackson, SC (AIT) Ft. Riley, KS, Ft. Sill OK, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN (AIT), Cape Canaveral, FL, Heidelberg, Germany and Camp Casey, Korea, ARCOM, AAM, COA, OVERSEAS RIBBON 2, GCM (3), Honorable Discharge, DAV Status
TODD FAZEKAS
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 years USAF Medical Service. Served in the capacity of Medical Service Technician performing duty as an Emergency Room Tech, AeroMedical Evacuation Tech, Medical Laboratory Tech and Medical Research Tech. Superintendent of Anatomic Pathology March AFB, CA. Superintendent of Armstrong Medical Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Superintendent of Medical Support Squadron, Tyndall AFB, FL. Laboratory Supervisor 657th Tactical Hospital, Regional Medical Center, Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines. Retired with full honors October 2000.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 years USAF Medical Service. Served in the capacity of Medical Service Technician performing duty as an Emergency Room Tech, AeroMedical Evacuation Tech, Medical Laboratory Tech and Medical Research Tech. Superintendent of Anatomic Pathology March AFB, CA. Superintendent of Armstrong Medical Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Superintendent of Medical Support Squadron, Tyndall AFB, FL. Laboratory Supervisor 657th Tactical Hospital, Regional Medical Center, Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines. Retired with full honors October 2000.
Vincent Jenkins
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
B Co 702 Mt Bn 2nd Infantry Div '69
27th Mt Bn 1st Calvary '70-71
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
B Co 702 Mt Bn 2nd Infantry Div '69
27th Mt Bn 1st Calvary '70-71
Vincent L. Hardy
Class of 1985
Air Force, 9 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1987-1996 at Spangdahlem AB, Germany and Offutt AFT, Nebraska. Currently, commissioned (2006-present) in the Army as a Chaplain (1st Lieutenant).
Class of 1985
Air Force, 9 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1987-1996 at Spangdahlem AB, Germany and Offutt AFT, Nebraska. Currently, commissioned (2006-present) in the Army as a Chaplain (1st Lieutenant).
Wendi (Pace) Williams Esquivel
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Practical Nurse from 12 Sep 84 to 1 Oct 04, including a deployment to Operation Desert Storm. Currently working as a DOD Civilian at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Practical Nurse from 12 Sep 84 to 1 Oct 04, including a deployment to Operation Desert Storm. Currently working as a DOD Civilian at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio.
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Our Pottstown 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 Pottstown High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Pottstown are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!