R O W V A High School Alumni
Oneida, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Cindy Collinson | 1975 |
| Danielle Williams | 2012 |
| James Scott Scott | 1974 |
| Julie Corcoran | 1975 |
| Marian Goff | 1951 |
| Mervyn Swanson | 1961 |
| Polly Weedman | 1979 |
| Sheila Sheeley | 1973 |
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 "Chief" Van Bevern
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
- Joined Air Force August 28, 1978
- Completed Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX in October 1978
- Completed Technical Training at Keesler AFB, MS in December 1978
- Assigned to 5th Bombardment Wing, Minot AFB, ND from Jan 79 to May 80
- Reassigned to 7501st Munitions Support Squadron, Buchel AB, Germany from Jun 80 to Jun 83
- Reassigned to 91st Security Police Group, Minot AFB, ND from Jul 83 to Jun 85
- Reassigned to 485th Transportation Squadron, Florennes AB, Belgium from Jul 85 to Jul 86
- Reassigned to 15th Air Base Group, Hickam AFB, Hawaii from Aug 86 to Aug 89
- Reassigned to 3345th Mission Support Squadron, Chanute AFB, IL from Sep 89 to Mar 93
- Reassigned to HQ Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, IL Mar 93 to Aug 2000.
- Retired in Aug 2000 after 22 plus years of service
- Awards: 5 Meritorious Service Medals; 4 Commendation Medals; 3 Outstanding Unit Awards; 3 Outstanding Organizational Excellence Awards; 6 Good Conduct Medals; National Defense Medal; Overseas Long Tour Ribbon; Overseas Short Tour Ribbon; and Small Arms Marksmanship Award
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
- Joined Air Force August 28, 1978
- Completed Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX in October 1978
- Completed Technical Training at Keesler AFB, MS in December 1978
- Assigned to 5th Bombardment Wing, Minot AFB, ND from Jan 79 to May 80
- Reassigned to 7501st Munitions Support Squadron, Buchel AB, Germany from Jun 80 to Jun 83
- Reassigned to 91st Security Police Group, Minot AFB, ND from Jul 83 to Jun 85
- Reassigned to 485th Transportation Squadron, Florennes AB, Belgium from Jul 85 to Jul 86
- Reassigned to 15th Air Base Group, Hickam AFB, Hawaii from Aug 86 to Aug 89
- Reassigned to 3345th Mission Support Squadron, Chanute AFB, IL from Sep 89 to Mar 93
- Reassigned to HQ Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, IL Mar 93 to Aug 2000.
- Retired in Aug 2000 after 22 plus years of service
- Awards: 5 Meritorious Service Medals; 4 Commendation Medals; 3 Outstanding Unit Awards; 3 Outstanding Organizational Excellence Awards; 6 Good Conduct Medals; National Defense Medal; Overseas Long Tour Ribbon; Overseas Short Tour Ribbon; and Small Arms Marksmanship Award
Earl E Lay
Class of 1981
Air Force, 5 Years
Security Police; then work directly for the DOD; then AFOSI as an Occult Crime Investigator. Served in locations in the US and overseas.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 5 Years
Security Police; then work directly for the DOD; then AFOSI as an Occult Crime Investigator. Served in locations in the US and overseas.
Eddie McGee
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
USS Holland AS-32, Agana Guam
Boatswain Mate, Operation Specailist
1992-1996
Search and Rescue Swimmer, Nuclear Fire Safety Security, Top Secret Securtiy Clearance, and many other activities aboard a Submarine Repair Ship.
Travelled to 9 different foreign countries, serving our country in complete "PEACE" time, although rescued a Koren Fishing boat capasized, and patrolled China during a "Blockade" from Twain.
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
USS Holland AS-32, Agana Guam
Boatswain Mate, Operation Specailist
1992-1996
Search and Rescue Swimmer, Nuclear Fire Safety Security, Top Secret Securtiy Clearance, and many other activities aboard a Submarine Repair Ship.
Travelled to 9 different foreign countries, serving our country in complete "PEACE" time, although rescued a Koren Fishing boat capasized, and patrolled China during a "Blockade" from Twain.
Gene Likes
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a First Sergeant after 23 years active duty Army service. 3 combat tours in Iraq. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for combat actions in Iraq. Served tours of duty in Bosnia and Kosovo. Served as a member of the United Nations peackeeping mission in Macedonia.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a First Sergeant after 23 years active duty Army service. 3 combat tours in Iraq. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for combat actions in Iraq. Served tours of duty in Bosnia and Kosovo. Served as a member of the United Nations peackeeping mission in Macedonia.
Jerry P Haynes
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
United States Army 1968 - 1970. Basic Training Fort Polk Louisiana, 13 months Atlanta Army Depot - Forest Park, Ga., 7 months 7th Psyop Bn., Danang, South Vietnam, Awarded Bronze Star, Discharged Specialist 5th Class
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
United States Army 1968 - 1970. Basic Training Fort Polk Louisiana, 13 months Atlanta Army Depot - Forest Park, Ga., 7 months 7th Psyop Bn., Danang, South Vietnam, Awarded Bronze Star, Discharged Specialist 5th Class
Neal Hartman
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
Was an Engineman 3rd class Petty Officer aboard the U.S.S. Vandegrift (FFG-48) from 1997-2001. Stationed in San Diego for 8 months before the ship homeport shifted to Yokosuka, Japan.
Spent three years of the 4 years aboard the ship in Japan.
Great experience and wouldn't change any of it.
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
Was an Engineman 3rd class Petty Officer aboard the U.S.S. Vandegrift (FFG-48) from 1997-2001. Stationed in San Diego for 8 months before the ship homeport shifted to Yokosuka, Japan.
Spent three years of the 4 years aboard the ship in Japan.
Great experience and wouldn't change any of it.
Rex A Sweet
Class of 1985
Army, 9 Years
Military Police, Dog handler, Kennelmaster,Stationed Ft. Bragg, NC, Schofield Barracks, HI, Ft. Belvoir, VA2 Tour in Honduras, ! in Panama, served during Desert Storm.
Class of 1985
Army, 9 Years
Military Police, Dog handler, Kennelmaster,Stationed Ft. Bragg, NC, Schofield Barracks, HI, Ft. Belvoir, VA2 Tour in Honduras, ! in Panama, served during Desert Storm.
Roger Seiboldt
Class of 1954
Army, 3 Years
After Basic training at Camp Chaffee, Ark. and automotive school at Aberdeen Proving Grounds MD. spent 14 months at Ft. Sill Okla. then 12months in Baumholder Germany. 48th Ordanance Co. D.S.
Class of 1954
Army, 3 Years
After Basic training at Camp Chaffee, Ark. and automotive school at Aberdeen Proving Grounds MD. spent 14 months at Ft. Sill Okla. then 12months in Baumholder Germany. 48th Ordanance Co. D.S.
Scott Hennenfent
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Joined between my Jr and Sr year of High school. Volunteered for deployment in 2006 to Iraq
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Joined between my Jr and Sr year of High school. Volunteered for deployment in 2006 to Iraq
Scott Reathaford
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Units Served:
3/1 Scout/Sniper Platoon (Active)
2/24 Scout/Sniper Platoon (Reserves)
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (Active)
3/1 India Company - Amphibious (Active)
Interim Marine Corps Security Forces, Bahrain (Active)
Awards:
Navy Unit Commendation (2 Stars)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (1 Star)
Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1 Star)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Rifle Expert (2nd Award)
Pistol Expert
Notables:
- Provided security for numerous dignitaries and generals including Former President Bush; Secretary of State; Secretary of Navy; Commander of US Central Command; Commander, US Naval Fifth Fleet; etc...
- Traveled the circumference of the Earth during active duty, including 15 countries on 4 separate continents
- Lived in the Middle East for 1 year
- Was on the USS Cole 2 days after its bombing
- Trained with Special Operations Training Group throughout the urban settings of Los Angeles and Phoenix
- While deployed for 6 months aboard the USS Tarawa, I lived on 4 separate ships - USS Tarawa, USS Anchorage, USS Duluth, and USNS Spica
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Units Served:
3/1 Scout/Sniper Platoon (Active)
2/24 Scout/Sniper Platoon (Reserves)
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (Active)
3/1 India Company - Amphibious (Active)
Interim Marine Corps Security Forces, Bahrain (Active)
Awards:
Navy Unit Commendation (2 Stars)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (1 Star)
Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1 Star)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Rifle Expert (2nd Award)
Pistol Expert
Notables:
- Provided security for numerous dignitaries and generals including Former President Bush; Secretary of State; Secretary of Navy; Commander of US Central Command; Commander, US Naval Fifth Fleet; etc...
- Traveled the circumference of the Earth during active duty, including 15 countries on 4 separate continents
- Lived in the Middle East for 1 year
- Was on the USS Cole 2 days after its bombing
- Trained with Special Operations Training Group throughout the urban settings of Los Angeles and Phoenix
- While deployed for 6 months aboard the USS Tarawa, I lived on 4 separate ships - USS Tarawa, USS Anchorage, USS Duluth, and USNS Spica
Tom Johnson
Class of 1962
Coast Guard, 4 Years
I was an Electronics Tech. and spent most of my time on the east coast, Alaska and St. Louis.
Class of 1962
Coast Guard, 4 Years
I was an Electronics Tech. and spent most of my time on the east coast, Alaska and St. Louis.
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Our R O W V A 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 R O W V A High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Oneida are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!