Susquehanna Valley High School Alumni
Conklin, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Carol Aylesworth Carol Aylesworth | 1977 |
| Doris Schilling | 1964 |
| Harrison Gage | 2018 |
| Jeremy Ciesla | 2006 |
| Jim Desimone | 2001 |
| Sara Bixby | 2008 |
| Sherril Whitney Sherril Whitney | 1963 |
| Susan Snow | 1969 |
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 M. Jerome
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fighter Acft. Maintenance Technician (Crew Chief on F-4's, F-106A/B's & F/FB-111's), also Instructor of Acft. Maint. last 7 years in service
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fighter Acft. Maintenance Technician (Crew Chief on F-4's, F-106A/B's & F/FB-111's), also Instructor of Acft. Maint. last 7 years in service
Alan M. Jerome
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the U.S. Air Force in Jan. 1992; as a Tsgt, as an Instructor of last 6 years in aircraft maintenance, following prevous years was a Crew Chief on F-4's, F-106's, and F-111's all over the world; 7 years in England, 1 year in Korea, with temp duties in Germany, Spain, Turkey, and Phillipines; and stateside, New Mexico, Florida, NewYork, and 'of course' Texas.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the U.S. Air Force in Jan. 1992; as a Tsgt, as an Instructor of last 6 years in aircraft maintenance, following prevous years was a Crew Chief on F-4's, F-106's, and F-111's all over the world; 7 years in England, 1 year in Korea, with temp duties in Germany, Spain, Turkey, and Phillipines; and stateside, New Mexico, Florida, NewYork, and 'of course' Texas.
Chuck Hunter
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
San Diego, Treasure Island, Long Beach, Pearl Harbor
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
San Diego, Treasure Island, Long Beach, Pearl Harbor
Dave Zurenda
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
I spent five Years at Dover AFB Delaware maintaining electrical systems on the C-5 Galaxy. Then three years at Ellsworth AFB South Dakota as a network system administrator.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
I spent five Years at Dover AFB Delaware maintaining electrical systems on the C-5 Galaxy. Then three years at Ellsworth AFB South Dakota as a network system administrator.
David Clark
Class of 1983
Air Force, 7 Years
Served four years active duty from 1986 to 1990 at Wright Patterson AFB. Then served three years as an active reservist.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 7 Years
Served four years active duty from 1986 to 1990 at Wright Patterson AFB. Then served three years as an active reservist.
Debra Fahs
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
One of the first female Jet Aircraft Maintenance Specialists in USAF, worked on F4D, U2, SR71, KC135, T38. 3 yrs in UK with TDYs to Spain and Itlay, then to CA.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
One of the first female Jet Aircraft Maintenance Specialists in USAF, worked on F4D, U2, SR71, KC135, T38. 3 yrs in UK with TDYs to Spain and Itlay, then to CA.
Doug Allen (Sr)
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in both the US Air Force and the Air National Guard.
Retired Master Sergeant with 23 years of service.
Stationed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs CO. as a Civil Engineer / S.E.R.E support team member. Served in Desert Shield / Storm, Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. While serving in the Air Guard in NY, held the position of Superintendent of the Emergency Aircraft Arresting system shop (BAK 12-14). Activated to NYC Ground Zero for recovery/ security operations after 9/11 attacks. Proud of Son Doug Allen (Jr) '05 SV graduate now 2nd LT in the Air Force soon to be attending flight school, third generation Air Force.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in both the US Air Force and the Air National Guard.
Retired Master Sergeant with 23 years of service.
Stationed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs CO. as a Civil Engineer / S.E.R.E support team member. Served in Desert Shield / Storm, Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. While serving in the Air Guard in NY, held the position of Superintendent of the Emergency Aircraft Arresting system shop (BAK 12-14). Activated to NYC Ground Zero for recovery/ security operations after 9/11 attacks. Proud of Son Doug Allen (Jr) '05 SV graduate now 2nd LT in the Air Force soon to be attending flight school, third generation Air Force.
Douglas DeWitte
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
Nuclear delivery (not like UPS or FEDEX)
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
Nuclear delivery (not like UPS or FEDEX)
Duane Shaffer
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Sgt. ARTILLERY 196o-1970 Biet Nam, 1970-71 Germany
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Sgt. ARTILLERY 196o-1970 Biet Nam, 1970-71 Germany
Jeffrey Jones
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Security Policeman, stationed at Dover AFB, Balikesir, Turkey, Azores, Portugal, Rimini, Italy and Ellsworth AFB, SD
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Security Policeman, stationed at Dover AFB, Balikesir, Turkey, Azores, Portugal, Rimini, Italy and Ellsworth AFB, SD
Jerry Gates
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
1961-1965 , primary service time was at a Strategic Air Command (SAC) base located in Oklahoma.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
1961-1965 , primary service time was at a Strategic Air Command (SAC) base located in Oklahoma.
Ken Warren
Class of 1991
Coast Guard, 18 Years
I am currently a Chief Electronics Technician in San Diego, 9 of my 18 years in the service has been 'sea duty.' Mostly counter-narcotiics stuff (South and Central America), but I have been to Southeast Asia twice, Europe once, and to Alaskan crab fisheries more than I can count.
Class of 1991
Coast Guard, 18 Years
I am currently a Chief Electronics Technician in San Diego, 9 of my 18 years in the service has been 'sea duty.' Mostly counter-narcotiics stuff (South and Central America), but I have been to Southeast Asia twice, Europe once, and to Alaskan crab fisheries more than I can count.
Kenneth J. Gow
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Infantry 101st Airborne Division South Vietnam 1969-1970 US Army Reserve 1977-1996
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Infantry 101st Airborne Division South Vietnam 1969-1970 US Army Reserve 1977-1996
Mark Logallo
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Curently serving as an active duty enlisted marine.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Curently serving as an active duty enlisted marine.
Matthew Hodgson
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Corpsman. Served with the Fleet Marine Force and at Naval Hospitals both inconus and overseas.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Corpsman. Served with the Fleet Marine Force and at Naval Hospitals both inconus and overseas.
Matthew Michalek
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Firefighter/Drill Sergeant/Drill Sergeant Leader/Observer Controler-Trainer/General Engineering Supervisor/Chief Instructor
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Firefighter/Drill Sergeant/Drill Sergeant Leader/Observer Controler-Trainer/General Engineering Supervisor/Chief Instructor
Merwin Fuller
Class of 1966
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served four years active Army, including 13 months in Vietnam asa translator. Served 30+ years Army National Guard, including seven years active duty as training administrator for the 204th Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Binghamton.
Class of 1966
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served four years active Army, including 13 months in Vietnam asa translator. Served 30+ years Army National Guard, including seven years active duty as training administrator for the 204th Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Binghamton.
MERWIN fULLER
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Four years Active Army, including 13 months service in Vietnam. 30+ years Army National Guard, seven of which were Active Duty. Two years Ready Reserve.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Four years Active Army, including 13 months service in Vietnam. 30+ years Army National Guard, seven of which were Active Duty. Two years Ready Reserve.
Nancy Spaulding
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
31 years, 7 years US Army (Active), 9 years US Army Reserves...Transportation Corps. 15 years US Air Force ( Air National Guard) ...Stratgec Operations and Militarily Intelligence. Retired in 2011, after tour in Afghanistan, Colonel,
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
31 years, 7 years US Army (Active), 9 years US Army Reserves...Transportation Corps. 15 years US Air Force ( Air National Guard) ...Stratgec Operations and Militarily Intelligence. Retired in 2011, after tour in Afghanistan, Colonel,
Nathan Mayotte
Class of 2008
Army, 8 Years
31B Military Police, Service in Afghanistan, Korea, Texas. Detailed Recruiter at the Albany, NY Recruiting Company.
Class of 2008
Army, 8 Years
31B Military Police, Service in Afghanistan, Korea, Texas. Detailed Recruiter at the Albany, NY Recruiting Company.
Rick Barner
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Served two tours in Vietnam; career included military intelligence, aviation, and communications; retired as a First Sergeant in 1991.
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Served two tours in Vietnam; career included military intelligence, aviation, and communications; retired as a First Sergeant in 1991.
Robert Luce
Class of 1988
Air Force, 5 Years
Yokota AB, Tokyo, Japan
Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX
Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA
Class of 1988
Air Force, 5 Years
Yokota AB, Tokyo, Japan
Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX
Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA
Steven Van Tassell
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
First Persian Gulf War
- Dessert Storm
-Dessert Shield
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
First Persian Gulf War
- Dessert Storm
-Dessert Shield
Tim Copolla
Class of 1979
Air Force, 21 Years
I entered in August 1979, out of High School, Basic Training, Technical Training and Air Base Ground Defense in San Antonio. First Assignment to England from 80-82, at which time had Temporary assignments to Sudan, Philippines and Turkey. Next 82-83, FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne, Wyoming, TDY’s to Korea and Alaska. Next to Germany 83-86. TDY’s to Spain, Italy and Greece. Next back to England from 86-92 TDY’s to United Arab Emirates, next Alaska 92-93 & finally to Keesler AFB, Mississippi 93-2000. Have lived in Biloxi Mississippi since.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 21 Years
I entered in August 1979, out of High School, Basic Training, Technical Training and Air Base Ground Defense in San Antonio. First Assignment to England from 80-82, at which time had Temporary assignments to Sudan, Philippines and Turkey. Next 82-83, FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne, Wyoming, TDY’s to Korea and Alaska. Next to Germany 83-86. TDY’s to Spain, Italy and Greece. Next back to England from 86-92 TDY’s to United Arab Emirates, next Alaska 92-93 & finally to Keesler AFB, Mississippi 93-2000. Have lived in Biloxi Mississippi since.
Timothy J. Cipolla
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the AF with 5 others. Joe Desimone, Rodger Page, Andy Backo, Chris Harrison. Henry Frisbie also was in the AF
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the AF with 5 others. Joe Desimone, Rodger Page, Andy Backo, Chris Harrison. Henry Frisbie also was in the AF
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Our Susquehanna Valley 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 Susquehanna Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Conklin are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!