Tri-west High School Alumni
Lizton, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Grace Hunt | 2022 |
| Janelle Serna-Ramsey | 2012 |
| Jared Hadley | 2018 |
| Joe Lindley | 1999 |
| Justin Callis | 2008 |
| Michael Roush | 1982 |
| Teresa Teresa Givans | 1986 |
| William James | 1968 |
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
A. Mathhew Hall
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember and Army Tacticale Missle System Crewmember :: Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember and Army Tacticale Missle System Crewmember :: Desert Storm Veteran
Brandon Rigdon
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
25R: Audio Visual Information Operator/Maintainer. Ft Jackson, SC (Basic), Ft Meade, MD (AIT), Ft Bragg, NC (1st Duty station & deployed to Iraq), S. Korea (2nd Duty station), Ft Myer, VA (3rd Duty station, Pentagon).
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
25R: Audio Visual Information Operator/Maintainer. Ft Jackson, SC (Basic), Ft Meade, MD (AIT), Ft Bragg, NC (1st Duty station & deployed to Iraq), S. Korea (2nd Duty station), Ft Myer, VA (3rd Duty station, Pentagon).
David Aleksa
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty after 25 years in January 2014. Interestingly was at COB Speicher in Iraq at the same time as Kenny Robinson, class of '87... Figure the odds of two Tri-West being on the same base in Iraq at the same time...
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty after 25 years in January 2014. Interestingly was at COB Speicher in Iraq at the same time as Kenny Robinson, class of '87... Figure the odds of two Tri-West being on the same base in Iraq at the same time...
David Swain
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Iraq Freedom spent two tours in Iraq.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Iraq Freedom spent two tours in Iraq.
Eric McGinnis
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
Joined Army Reserves junior year in high school. Went on active duty for 2 years as a Blackhawks crew chief.
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
Joined Army Reserves junior year in high school. Went on active duty for 2 years as a Blackhawks crew chief.
Jason Parrish
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 18 Years
Joined in 1991, graduated and shipped to boot camp in 1992. Currently on Active Duty stationed in Quantico VA. I graduated from school as a Water Purification Specialist. In the past year I gruduated from the Naval Post Grauduate School, and am currentlly a DoD Program Manager (Defense Acquisition Manager). I have served in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 18 Years
Joined in 1991, graduated and shipped to boot camp in 1992. Currently on Active Duty stationed in Quantico VA. I graduated from school as a Water Purification Specialist. In the past year I gruduated from the Naval Post Grauduate School, and am currentlly a DoD Program Manager (Defense Acquisition Manager). I have served in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jerry O'Neill
Class of 1995
National Guard, 13 Years
Jerry O'Neill went in the Marine Corp right out of high school for 4 years. He is currently serving overseas in Iraq. We are all very proud of him he is married with 2 little girls that are so proud of there DADDY!
Class of 1995
National Guard, 13 Years
Jerry O'Neill went in the Marine Corp right out of high school for 4 years. He is currently serving overseas in Iraq. We are all very proud of him he is married with 2 little girls that are so proud of there DADDY!
kip cassidy james baker
Class of 2002
Navy, 1 Years
ondeck with the USS ddg pinckney 91
Class of 2002
Navy, 1 Years
ondeck with the USS ddg pinckney 91
Mark W. Fishback
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Mark W. Fishback
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Mark W. Fishback
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I attended Tri-West from 1975-1976 - then move to Western Boone.
Was privilaged to serve our country.
Mark W. Fishback
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I'm the ugly fella on the right!
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I'm the ugly fella on the right!
Mark W. Fishback
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Mark W. Fishback is currently serving as a Senior National Security Analysis for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Mclean, Va.
Mark’s civilian education includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology and U.S. History from the University of North Carolina; he holds advance degrees in Management, Public Administration, and Military Science, and is a Bio-Defense PhD Candidate at George Mason University (GMU), Mclean, Va,
Mark enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1979. On 23 October, 1983, he sustained combat wounds while assigned to the Multinational Peace Keeping Forces, Beirut, Lebanon. From 1984 to 1988, he was an instructor at the United States Army Chemical School, Ft. McClellan, AL., instructing all levels of Nuclear Defense; Chemical and Nuclear Target Analysis, and Radiation Safety. From 1988 to 1990, Mr. Fishback led a small team of American advisors in the Philippines; conducting several contingency operations while providing combat training to Filipino Marines and Rangers. In 1990, he was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, and was assigned as a Combat Skills Instructor and Chemical Defense Officer, Task Force Papa Bear, 1st Marine Division. While destroying Iraqi armor in close proximity to US forces – he was wounded for a second time. In July 1996, Mr. Fishback assisted in the development of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), where he served as the Chemical Reconnaissance Task Force Commander and Principle Research Scientist. As Task Force Commander, he participated in several national level operations and Operation Desert Fox in response to Iraqi non-compliance. During October 2001, as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States, he was selected to assist in the development of the Marine Expeditionary-Anti-Terrorism Brigade, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. As Director of Chemical Operations, he was the executive coordinator for the Marine Corps during the search for, and subsequent destruction of anthrax spores in the Capital Region. From 2001-2004 (i.e. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom), Mark was assigned as the Chemical Operations Officer for USCENTCOM, where he was responsible for planning the WMD campaign for U.S. and Coalition Partners (i.e. inclusive of Counterproliferation and Foreign Consequent Management activities). Mark retired from military service as an Chief Warrant Officer Four on 1 September, 2004. As a Senior Civil Servant, Mark served as the Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, Counter- proliferation Lead, Counterproliferation Division, Plans and Policy Directorate from 2004 to 2006, for the 27 nations within United States Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (Combat “V” denoting valor), Purple Heart (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Gold Stars), Joint Service Commendation (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Navy Commendation (Combat “V” denoting valor, 2 Gold Stars), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) and numerous other awards and decorations.
He is married to the lovely former Ms. Cheryl Blood of Hayward, California and has two beautiful daughters (Brandi [22] and Brooke [21]).
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Mark W. Fishback is currently serving as a Senior National Security Analysis for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Mclean, Va.
Mark’s civilian education includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology and U.S. History from the University of North Carolina; he holds advance degrees in Management, Public Administration, and Military Science, and is a Bio-Defense PhD Candidate at George Mason University (GMU), Mclean, Va,
Mark enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1979. On 23 October, 1983, he sustained combat wounds while assigned to the Multinational Peace Keeping Forces, Beirut, Lebanon. From 1984 to 1988, he was an instructor at the United States Army Chemical School, Ft. McClellan, AL., instructing all levels of Nuclear Defense; Chemical and Nuclear Target Analysis, and Radiation Safety. From 1988 to 1990, Mr. Fishback led a small team of American advisors in the Philippines; conducting several contingency operations while providing combat training to Filipino Marines and Rangers. In 1990, he was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, and was assigned as a Combat Skills Instructor and Chemical Defense Officer, Task Force Papa Bear, 1st Marine Division. While destroying Iraqi armor in close proximity to US forces – he was wounded for a second time. In July 1996, Mr. Fishback assisted in the development of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), where he served as the Chemical Reconnaissance Task Force Commander and Principle Research Scientist. As Task Force Commander, he participated in several national level operations and Operation Desert Fox in response to Iraqi non-compliance. During October 2001, as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States, he was selected to assist in the development of the Marine Expeditionary-Anti-Terrorism Brigade, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. As Director of Chemical Operations, he was the executive coordinator for the Marine Corps during the search for, and subsequent destruction of anthrax spores in the Capital Region. From 2001-2004 (i.e. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom), Mark was assigned as the Chemical Operations Officer for USCENTCOM, where he was responsible for planning the WMD campaign for U.S. and Coalition Partners (i.e. inclusive of Counterproliferation and Foreign Consequent Management activities). Mark retired from military service as an Chief Warrant Officer Four on 1 September, 2004. As a Senior Civil Servant, Mark served as the Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, Counter- proliferation Lead, Counterproliferation Division, Plans and Policy Directorate from 2004 to 2006, for the 27 nations within United States Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (Combat “V” denoting valor), Purple Heart (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Gold Stars), Joint Service Commendation (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Navy Commendation (Combat “V” denoting valor, 2 Gold Stars), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) and numerous other awards and decorations.
He is married to the lovely former Ms. Cheryl Blood of Hayward, California and has two beautiful daughters (Brandi [22] and Brooke [21]).
Mark W. Fishback (UPDATE)
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Attended Tri-West through my sophmore year (i.e., attended North Salem Grade School and Liston Junior High)
Biography Update: Colonel Mark W.Fishback
Mr. Mark Fishback is currently serving as Deputy, Plans and Operations, United States Army Nuclear and Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency (USANCA), G3/5/7, Springfield, Virginia. From May 2006 to January 2008, he served as Senior Strategic Planner, International Programs, Office of the Special Assistant, Chemical and Biological Defense and Chemical Demilitarization Programs, US Department of Defense, Arlington, Va. Prior to the aforementioned assignment, he assumed the duties as the Counterproliferation Lead, Counterproliferation Division, Plans and Policy Directorate from 2004 to 2006 for the 27 nations within United States Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
Mr. Fishback’s civilian education includes undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and U.S. History from the University of North Carolina; he holds advanced degrees in Military Studies and Science, Management, and Public Administration. He is currently a Management in Organizational Leadership Doctoral Candidate at the University of Phoenix.
Mr. Fishback enlisted in the Marine Corps 6 December, 1979. On 23 October, 1983, he sustained combat wounds while assigned to the Multinational Peace Keeping Forces, Beirut, Lebanon. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Fishback was an instructor at the United States Army Chemical School, Ft. McClellan, AL., instructing all levels of Nuclear Defense; Chemical and Nuclear Target Analysis; and the Radiation Safety Officers Course. From 1988 to 1990, Mr. Fishback led a small team of American advisors in the Philippines; conducting several contingency operations while providing combat training to Filipino Marines and Rangers. In 1990, he was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, and was assigned as a Combat Skills Instructor and Chemical Defense Officer, Task Force Papa Bear, 1st Marine Division. While destroying Iraqi armor in close proximity to US forces – he was wounded for a second time. In July 1996, Mr. Fishback assisted in the development of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), where he served as the Chemical Reconnaissance Task Force Commander and Principle Research Scientist. As Task Force Commander, he participated in several national level operations and Operation Desert Fox in response to Iraqi non-compliance. During October 2001, as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States, he was selected to assist in the development of the Marine Expeditionary-Anti-Terrorism Brigade, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. As Director of Chemical Operations, he was the executive coordinator for the Marine Corps during the search for, and subsequent destruction of anthrax spores in the Capital Region. From 2001-2004 (i.e. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom), Mr. Fishback was assigned as the Chemical Operations Officer for USCENTCOM, where he was, in-part, responsible for planning the CWMD campaign for U.S. and Coalition Partners (i.e. inclusive of Counterproliferation and Foreign Consequent Management activities). Mr. Fishback retired from military service 1 September, 2004.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (Combat “V” denoting valor, Second Award), Purple Heart (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Gold Stars), Joint Service Commendation (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Navy Commendation (Combat “V” denoting valor, 2 Gold Stars), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) and numerous other awards and decorations.
Mark is married to the former Ms. Cheryl L. Blood of Hayward, California; they have two beautiful daughters: Brandi and Brooke Fishback. Brooke is currently serving as a United States Marine with the 24th MEU in Afghanistan.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Attended Tri-West through my sophmore year (i.e., attended North Salem Grade School and Liston Junior High)
Biography Update: Colonel Mark W.Fishback
Mr. Mark Fishback is currently serving as Deputy, Plans and Operations, United States Army Nuclear and Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency (USANCA), G3/5/7, Springfield, Virginia. From May 2006 to January 2008, he served as Senior Strategic Planner, International Programs, Office of the Special Assistant, Chemical and Biological Defense and Chemical Demilitarization Programs, US Department of Defense, Arlington, Va. Prior to the aforementioned assignment, he assumed the duties as the Counterproliferation Lead, Counterproliferation Division, Plans and Policy Directorate from 2004 to 2006 for the 27 nations within United States Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
Mr. Fishback’s civilian education includes undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and U.S. History from the University of North Carolina; he holds advanced degrees in Military Studies and Science, Management, and Public Administration. He is currently a Management in Organizational Leadership Doctoral Candidate at the University of Phoenix.
Mr. Fishback enlisted in the Marine Corps 6 December, 1979. On 23 October, 1983, he sustained combat wounds while assigned to the Multinational Peace Keeping Forces, Beirut, Lebanon. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Fishback was an instructor at the United States Army Chemical School, Ft. McClellan, AL., instructing all levels of Nuclear Defense; Chemical and Nuclear Target Analysis; and the Radiation Safety Officers Course. From 1988 to 1990, Mr. Fishback led a small team of American advisors in the Philippines; conducting several contingency operations while providing combat training to Filipino Marines and Rangers. In 1990, he was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, and was assigned as a Combat Skills Instructor and Chemical Defense Officer, Task Force Papa Bear, 1st Marine Division. While destroying Iraqi armor in close proximity to US forces – he was wounded for a second time. In July 1996, Mr. Fishback assisted in the development of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), where he served as the Chemical Reconnaissance Task Force Commander and Principle Research Scientist. As Task Force Commander, he participated in several national level operations and Operation Desert Fox in response to Iraqi non-compliance. During October 2001, as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States, he was selected to assist in the development of the Marine Expeditionary-Anti-Terrorism Brigade, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. As Director of Chemical Operations, he was the executive coordinator for the Marine Corps during the search for, and subsequent destruction of anthrax spores in the Capital Region. From 2001-2004 (i.e. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom), Mr. Fishback was assigned as the Chemical Operations Officer for USCENTCOM, where he was, in-part, responsible for planning the CWMD campaign for U.S. and Coalition Partners (i.e. inclusive of Counterproliferation and Foreign Consequent Management activities). Mr. Fishback retired from military service 1 September, 2004.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (Combat “V” denoting valor, Second Award), Purple Heart (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Gold Stars), Joint Service Commendation (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Navy Commendation (Combat “V” denoting valor, 2 Gold Stars), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) and numerous other awards and decorations.
Mark is married to the former Ms. Cheryl L. Blood of Hayward, California; they have two beautiful daughters: Brandi and Brooke Fishback. Brooke is currently serving as a United States Marine with the 24th MEU in Afghanistan.
Mike Barnett
Class of 1981
Army, 8 Years
Served in the US Army from 1981 - 1989.
Went to basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.
AIT at Lowery AFB in Denver, Colorado, to become an Illustrator.
1981 - 1982 - US Army Infantry Center at Fort Benning, Georgia
1983 - 1986 - 8th Infantry Division, Bad Kreuznach, Germany
1986 - 1987 - 5th Signal Command, Ft. Ritchie, Maryland
1987 - Computer Programmer training at Fort Harrison, Indianapolis
1987 - 1989 - Computer Programmer at the 902nd Military Intelligence Command, Ft Meade, Maryland.
1989 - 1991 - US Army Reserve - 902nd Military Intelligence Command, Fort Meade, Maryland
Mike's son Chris leaves for the Marines in Oct 2008.
Class of 1981
Army, 8 Years
Served in the US Army from 1981 - 1989.
Went to basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.
AIT at Lowery AFB in Denver, Colorado, to become an Illustrator.
1981 - 1982 - US Army Infantry Center at Fort Benning, Georgia
1983 - 1986 - 8th Infantry Division, Bad Kreuznach, Germany
1986 - 1987 - 5th Signal Command, Ft. Ritchie, Maryland
1987 - Computer Programmer training at Fort Harrison, Indianapolis
1987 - 1989 - Computer Programmer at the 902nd Military Intelligence Command, Ft Meade, Maryland.
1989 - 1991 - US Army Reserve - 902nd Military Intelligence Command, Fort Meade, Maryland
Mike's son Chris leaves for the Marines in Oct 2008.
Thomas Newby
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
United States Naval, Submarine Service, USS PINTADO SSN 672 (Fast Attack)
STS (SS) SONAR Technician Petty Officer Deployed from April 1990 – April 1993
Persian Gulf era veteran on a team of advanced electronics trained technicians responsible for on-board submarine sonar computer maintenance and repair.Awarded Expeditionary medals for ICEX in '92-'93. Permanent duty station at Pearl Harbor, HI. Other awards included from Unitas include Blue Nose, Shell Back, Twin Dragons.and megellan for sailing the seven seas.
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
United States Naval, Submarine Service, USS PINTADO SSN 672 (Fast Attack)
STS (SS) SONAR Technician Petty Officer Deployed from April 1990 – April 1993
Persian Gulf era veteran on a team of advanced electronics trained technicians responsible for on-board submarine sonar computer maintenance and repair.Awarded Expeditionary medals for ICEX in '92-'93. Permanent duty station at Pearl Harbor, HI. Other awards included from Unitas include Blue Nose, Shell Back, Twin Dragons.and megellan for sailing the seven seas.
Tom Hedge
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Station with 8th Army in Korea; Recruiting Command at Ft. Sheridan IL; Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning Ga. Recieved Good conduct, Army Achievement, and Army Acommendation, and Korean defense medals & member of Finance Regiment.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Station with 8th Army in Korea; Recruiting Command at Ft. Sheridan IL; Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning Ga. Recieved Good conduct, Army Achievement, and Army Acommendation, and Korean defense medals & member of Finance Regiment.
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Our Tri-west 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 Tri-west High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lizton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!