Tates Creek High School Alumni
Lexington, Kentucky (KY)
Recent Members
| Ben Willbur | 2023 |
| Chelsea Henry | 2015 |
| Connie Johns | 1980 |
| Mary Stubblefield Mary Stubblefield | 2016 |
| Michael Bridges | 1994 |
| Mohammad Drake | 2024 |
| Susan Brennan | 1984 |
| Taimur Taimur K Burki | 1990 |
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
Alex Eslinger
Class of 2005
Air Force, 9 Years
8 Years Active Duty - Cannon AFB, NM and Langley AFB, VA. 1 Year USAF Reserve.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 9 Years
8 Years Active Duty - Cannon AFB, NM and Langley AFB, VA. 1 Year USAF Reserve.
Brian Lihani
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty in 2000. Currently working as a defense contarctor for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, During active duty years was pilot, commander and staff officer.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty in 2000. Currently working as a defense contarctor for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, During active duty years was pilot, commander and staff officer.
Brian Lihani
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air defense; fighter operations; combat operations; Squadron Commander; NATO; Far East service.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air defense; fighter operations; combat operations; Squadron Commander; NATO; Far East service.
Brian Lihani
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
23 years of service, retired as a Lt Col. Last duty as Commander, Air Defense Operations Center for NORAD inside Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
23 years of service, retired as a Lt Col. Last duty as Commander, Air Defense Operations Center for NORAD inside Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado
Brian Oberg
Class of 1995
Army, 7 Years
Captain in the Army. Stationed at Ft. Hood Tx.
Class of 1995
Army, 7 Years
Captain in the Army. Stationed at Ft. Hood Tx.
Bryan Wachal
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
US Army-Active duty Infantry 1983-1987, National Guard 1987-1989
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
US Army-Active duty Infantry 1983-1987, National Guard 1987-1989
Catherine Dickinson
Class of 1988
Air Force, 10 Years
Orthopedic Physician Assistant -- assignments include Vandenberg AFB; Aviano AB, Italy; Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB.
Deployments -- Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia; Balad AB, Iraq
Class of 1988
Air Force, 10 Years
Orthopedic Physician Assistant -- assignments include Vandenberg AFB; Aviano AB, Italy; Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB.
Deployments -- Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia; Balad AB, Iraq
Chris Bowling
Class of 1992
Air Force, 12 Years
I joined the military in 1996 into the Army, as a 95B Military Police. I was deployed in 2002 for Operation Enduring Freedom. I conducted the Air Escort missions if detainees from Afganistan to Cuba. Then I eventually ended up running a camp at Guantanimo Bay. Now I am currently Security Forces in the Air Force.
Class of 1992
Air Force, 12 Years
I joined the military in 1996 into the Army, as a 95B Military Police. I was deployed in 2002 for Operation Enduring Freedom. I conducted the Air Escort missions if detainees from Afganistan to Cuba. Then I eventually ended up running a camp at Guantanimo Bay. Now I am currently Security Forces in the Air Force.
Clarence R. James, Jr.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 11 Years
Captain United States Aire Force duy stations, Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), Ca, Clark AB, Philippines, Altus AFB, Ok, Nelliis AFB, Nv. Worked in audiovisual, television, motion pictures, still photography and aerial photography.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 11 Years
Captain United States Aire Force duy stations, Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), Ca, Clark AB, Philippines, Altus AFB, Ok, Nelliis AFB, Nv. Worked in audiovisual, television, motion pictures, still photography and aerial photography.
Claude F. Weathers
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 1998 after twenty years. Currently working for the Department of HUD.
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 1998 after twenty years. Currently working for the Department of HUD.
Dan Sullivan
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Still on Active Duty in the Marines and stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Planning to retire next year after 28 years of service.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Still on Active Duty in the Marines and stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Planning to retire next year after 28 years of service.
David Leach
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and then in 1985 joined the active Army, retiring in May 2005. Currently living in Germany teaching Army mechanics advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and then in 1985 joined the active Army, retiring in May 2005. Currently living in Germany teaching Army mechanics advanced troubleshooting techniques.
David Tackett
Class of 1997
Air Force, 9 Years
Currently stationed at McChord AFB, Washington state. Presently deployed to Qatar in support of OIF/OEF.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 9 Years
Currently stationed at McChord AFB, Washington state. Presently deployed to Qatar in support of OIF/OEF.
Elisabeth (Hebbeler) Leasure
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel, USAF Retired 2002. Served 27 years + 10 months as a Command Control Communications Computer (C4) officer.
UK AFROTC distinguished graduate in 1975
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel, USAF Retired 2002. Served 27 years + 10 months as a Command Control Communications Computer (C4) officer.
UK AFROTC distinguished graduate in 1975
Jarvis E. Clark
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
After college worked as Ammunition specialist and later Intelligence Analyst. Served in Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006, three years in Europe and currently stationed in Washignton D.C.
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
After college worked as Ammunition specialist and later Intelligence Analyst. Served in Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006, three years in Europe and currently stationed in Washignton D.C.
Jarvis E. Clark
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
Worked as Ammunition Specialist and later as a Intelligence Analyst. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006. Returned from Euope in Feb. 08 and currently stationed at Washington D.C.
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
Worked as Ammunition Specialist and later as a Intelligence Analyst. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006. Returned from Euope in Feb. 08 and currently stationed at Washington D.C.
Jeremie Cross
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Just wanted to give credit where credit is due! I Love You, Jeremie!!!!! You were, still are, and always will be my best friend and so much, much more!!!!
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Just wanted to give credit where credit is due! I Love You, Jeremie!!!!! You were, still are, and always will be my best friend and so much, much more!!!!
Jerome gills
Class of 2007
Navy, 3 Years
Operational specialist/cryptologic technician
Class of 2007
Navy, 3 Years
Operational specialist/cryptologic technician
Jim Barbour
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
84C-20-I, Ft Monmouth, NJ followed by 69th Sig, Kaiserslautern, WG.
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
84C-20-I, Ft Monmouth, NJ followed by 69th Sig, Kaiserslautern, WG.
John Butler
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Career Strike Fighter Pilot - FA-18, F-14, A-4, and F-16N.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Career Strike Fighter Pilot - FA-18, F-14, A-4, and F-16N.
Kathryn Farley
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Ammunition Specialist with the 8th 229th Aviation Regiment located on Ft. Knox.
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Ammunition Specialist with the 8th 229th Aviation Regiment located on Ft. Knox.
Kim (Harrod) Saunders
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 4 yrs in the Marines served one year in Okinawa Japan and 3 yrs in NC. Married a Marine who served 12 yrs and we lived in HI. Moved back home in 1998.
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 4 yrs in the Marines served one year in Okinawa Japan and 3 yrs in NC. Married a Marine who served 12 yrs and we lived in HI. Moved back home in 1998.
Kimberly R. Marks
Class of 1988
Army, 14 Years
Material storage and handling specialist. Heavy equipment transportation/cargo specialist.
Class of 1988
Army, 14 Years
Material storage and handling specialist. Heavy equipment transportation/cargo specialist.
Madeline Everitt Monday
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
B CO 50th SIG BN 35th SIG BDE (ABN)
A CO 3rd BN JFKSWTG
525th BFSB (ABN)
D CO 422 CA BN
Madeline served on Active Duty for 5 years 3 months and 2 days. She is now serving in the Reserves. Her PMOS is 38B Civil Affairs and SMOS of 25F Network Systems Operator
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
B CO 50th SIG BN 35th SIG BDE (ABN)
A CO 3rd BN JFKSWTG
525th BFSB (ABN)
D CO 422 CA BN
Madeline served on Active Duty for 5 years 3 months and 2 days. She is now serving in the Reserves. Her PMOS is 38B Civil Affairs and SMOS of 25F Network Systems Operator
Mark Leaf
Class of 1988
Navy, 17 Years
Chief Petty Officer - managing the operation and maintenance of high / low pressure boilers, high / low pressure cryogenic generators, and air conditioning / refrigeration equipment. Bachelor's degree in Education and Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations to the soccer team, keep the tradition going.
Class of 1988
Navy, 17 Years
Chief Petty Officer - managing the operation and maintenance of high / low pressure boilers, high / low pressure cryogenic generators, and air conditioning / refrigeration equipment. Bachelor's degree in Education and Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations to the soccer team, keep the tradition going.
Mark Wilson
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Served 8 years in U.S. Army as a SGT with 1 deployment to Iraq. Stationed in Hawaii and Fort Bragg.
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Served 8 years in U.S. Army as a SGT with 1 deployment to Iraq. Stationed in Hawaii and Fort Bragg.
Mary Coleman-Bowen
Class of 1979
Army, 20 Years
Received commission in the U.S. Army Signal Corp after college. Stations: FT. Gordon, GA, KaIserslautern, FRG 1st SIg. Bn, Ft. RIlley, KS, Ft. Campbell, KY, US Army Reserves 100 MTC Tng. DIv (Lou. KY).
Class of 1979
Army, 20 Years
Received commission in the U.S. Army Signal Corp after college. Stations: FT. Gordon, GA, KaIserslautern, FRG 1st SIg. Bn, Ft. RIlley, KS, Ft. Campbell, KY, US Army Reserves 100 MTC Tng. DIv (Lou. KY).
Michael Hines
Class of 1978
Army, 10 Years
UK ROTC to Combat Engineer 326 EN in 101st ABN FTCKY then 12TH EN in 8th ID MECH in FRG then DLIFLC at Presidio of Monterey (CA); USAR 1992-2003: ESSAYONS!
Class of 1978
Army, 10 Years
UK ROTC to Combat Engineer 326 EN in 101st ABN FTCKY then 12TH EN in 8th ID MECH in FRG then DLIFLC at Presidio of Monterey (CA); USAR 1992-2003: ESSAYONS!
Nancy Cornell
Class of 1970
Army, 6 Years
3 Years repaired teletypewriters
3 years as a Chaplain
Class of 1970
Army, 6 Years
3 Years repaired teletypewriters
3 years as a Chaplain
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Our Tates Creek 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 Tates Creek High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lexington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!