Tuscaloosa County High School Alumni
Northport, Alabama (AL)
Recent Members
| Donna Topazi | 1994 |
| Greg Watkins | 1995 |
| Jamie Robertson | 2014 |
| Jerome Prewitt Jerome Prewitt | 1990 |
| Justin Fockler | 1994 |
| Kendrick Shepard | 2002 |
| Ronald Pool | 1967 |
| Stephanie Williams | 1998 |
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
Andre Farley
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Enlisted in the Corps July of 2000. My current rank is Sergeant (Staff Sergeant select). Served in Operation Iraq Freedom, did several tours. Now im stationed at MCRD Parris Island were i serve as a Statistics NCO
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Enlisted in the Corps July of 2000. My current rank is Sergeant (Staff Sergeant select). Served in Operation Iraq Freedom, did several tours. Now im stationed at MCRD Parris Island were i serve as a Statistics NCO
Anthony "Tony" Phillips
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division Lifetime Member.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division Lifetime Member.
AnthonyMack
Class of 1997
Army, 6 Years
Infantry sergeant in United States Army. Served 6 years in active duty, stationed in Germany. 3 deployments to Iraq where he earned Combat Infantry Badge and numerous awards. Currently a member of Alabama National Guard
Class of 1997
Army, 6 Years
Infantry sergeant in United States Army. Served 6 years in active duty, stationed in Germany. 3 deployments to Iraq where he earned Combat Infantry Badge and numerous awards. Currently a member of Alabama National Guard
Byron Martin
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving our great country after 21 years.
Assigned to USS WASP LHD-1 as the Boilers Officer in Norfolk va
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving our great country after 21 years.
Assigned to USS WASP LHD-1 as the Boilers Officer in Norfolk va
Christapher M. Bess
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a Cpl in the marines. I have deployed and plan to stay in until I achieve the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a Cpl in the marines. I have deployed and plan to stay in until I achieve the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Corey H. Reeves
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft dispact and controler. Corey Received an Honorable Discharge and finished 1 year reserve due to the fact he was diagonosed with Mytonic Muscular Dystrophy. He spent his last 24 years in a wheel Chair and passed away Feburary 1, 2011. He has been greatly missed
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft dispact and controler. Corey Received an Honorable Discharge and finished 1 year reserve due to the fact he was diagonosed with Mytonic Muscular Dystrophy. He spent his last 24 years in a wheel Chair and passed away Feburary 1, 2011. He has been greatly missed
Cynthia Diane Purnell (scruggs)
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
I enjoyed my Army career, went places I never imagined I would go
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
I enjoyed my Army career, went places I never imagined I would go
Darran "Pobuudy" Prewitt Sr
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
25 years of honorable Naval Service
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
25 years of honorable Naval Service
David L. Sledge
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy
Ammo Materials Officer
CWO3
Japan
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy
Ammo Materials Officer
CWO3
Japan
Dr Ralph Steele
Class of 1973
Navy, 7 Years
I served as a Naval Officer on 5 ships 4 surface and 1 nuclear submarine. I completed my naval service as a Lieutenant.
Class of 1973
Navy, 7 Years
I served as a Naval Officer on 5 ships 4 surface and 1 nuclear submarine. I completed my naval service as a Lieutenant.
Erica R. Steele
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I worked with Artillery and Communications. I served in Iraq from 04-05. I completed my extended contract in January 2006.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I worked with Artillery and Communications. I served in Iraq from 04-05. I completed my extended contract in January 2006.
Jameson Sanford
Class of 2008
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Stationed in:
Cape May, NJ
Mobile, AL
Petaluma, CA
Chicago, IL
Class of 2008
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Stationed in:
Cape May, NJ
Mobile, AL
Petaluma, CA
Chicago, IL
Joe Channell
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recently retired after 20 years in USAF. Served as Security Forces, Personnel and Academic Instructor. Currently teach AFJROTC.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recently retired after 20 years in USAF. Served as Security Forces, Personnel and Academic Instructor. Currently teach AFJROTC.
jon Ousley
Class of 2006
National Guard, 12 Years
SSG in the Alabama Army Nation Guard. Started out as an infantryman in the 167th Infantry BN, currently serving as BN supply sergeant for the 231st MP BN in Prattville, AL.
Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009, Operation Enduring Freedom IX-X, as a door gunner in Chinook helicopters with the 169th AVN/101st/3rd ID
Class of 2006
National Guard, 12 Years
SSG in the Alabama Army Nation Guard. Started out as an infantryman in the 167th Infantry BN, currently serving as BN supply sergeant for the 231st MP BN in Prattville, AL.
Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009, Operation Enduring Freedom IX-X, as a door gunner in Chinook helicopters with the 169th AVN/101st/3rd ID
Kendrick Shepard
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
I served in IRAQ for 15 months from 07-08 and that was my first tour. I'm a SPC and my job is Combat Engineer. Ijust reenlisted for 5yrs and I will PCS to New Mexico.
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
I served in IRAQ for 15 months from 07-08 and that was my first tour. I'm a SPC and my job is Combat Engineer. Ijust reenlisted for 5yrs and I will PCS to New Mexico.
Rickey V Williams
Class of 1973
Navy, 20 Years
Served in the US Navy with 10 years on active duty & 10 years as a Reservists as a Hospital Corpsman (HM). As a HM performed a wide range of roles that included: Direct nursing care, EMT, Independent Duty, Respiratory Therapist, Laboratory/Pharmacy Technician supporting the well being of Sailors, Marines, Soldiers (Army) & Airmen (USAF). During the 10 years on active duty, spent time as a crewmember cruising the Mediterranean aboard the USS William M Wood home ported in Athens Greece, 3 Naval Hospitals (Jacksonville, FL; Long Beach, CA & Okinawa, Japan).
worked in the commercial insurance industry for 30+ years as a risk management/control consultant before retiring (for good) in 2021.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20 Years
Served in the US Navy with 10 years on active duty & 10 years as a Reservists as a Hospital Corpsman (HM). As a HM performed a wide range of roles that included: Direct nursing care, EMT, Independent Duty, Respiratory Therapist, Laboratory/Pharmacy Technician supporting the well being of Sailors, Marines, Soldiers (Army) & Airmen (USAF). During the 10 years on active duty, spent time as a crewmember cruising the Mediterranean aboard the USS William M Wood home ported in Athens Greece, 3 Naval Hospitals (Jacksonville, FL; Long Beach, CA & Okinawa, Japan).
worked in the commercial insurance industry for 30+ years as a risk management/control consultant before retiring (for good) in 2021.
Ricky Parham
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
23 Years of service culminating with an assisgnment as an Assistant Inspector General 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
23 Years of service culminating with an assisgnment as an Assistant Inspector General 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley
Ronald Watts
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Ronnie served in Vietnam. He also served in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, National Guard and then retired Army.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Ronnie served in Vietnam. He also served in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, National Guard and then retired Army.
Ronnie Kelly
Class of 1969
Air Force, 24 Years
Aircraft Loabmaster responsible for loading/ unloading cargo. Taking care and safety of passengers. But the most fun was dropping cargo and paratroopers out the back. And on occasion actuly picking something up off the ground and reeling it back into the plan. I was able to visit all 50 states plus all territories and lost count of the countries I visited.(and got played for it)
Class of 1969
Air Force, 24 Years
Aircraft Loabmaster responsible for loading/ unloading cargo. Taking care and safety of passengers. But the most fun was dropping cargo and paratroopers out the back. And on occasion actuly picking something up off the ground and reeling it back into the plan. I was able to visit all 50 states plus all territories and lost count of the countries I visited.(and got played for it)
Ronnie Kelly
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Loadmaster 5000+ flight hours on
C-141, C-130, Special Operations C-130s
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Loadmaster 5000+ flight hours on
C-141, C-130, Special Operations C-130s
Stephanie Willimas Griffith
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
postal Clerk Battle E Ribbon Uss Frank Cable
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
postal Clerk Battle E Ribbon Uss Frank Cable
Terry L. Loggins
Class of 1993
Navy, 11 Years
Machinist Mate Second Class (Surface Warfare)
USN ret.
Class of 1993
Navy, 11 Years
Machinist Mate Second Class (Surface Warfare)
USN ret.
Tesha Dallas
Class of 1994
Army, 17 Years
Went in right after HS. Got out in '97 and the re-up in '03. Currently at transportation hq's in Illinois.
Class of 1994
Army, 17 Years
Went in right after HS. Got out in '97 and the re-up in '03. Currently at transportation hq's in Illinois.
Tom Chaffin
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Gunner's Mate during Cold War, Beirut, First Gulf War, Bosnia and Second Gulf War. Retired in 2005.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Gunner's Mate during Cold War, Beirut, First Gulf War, Bosnia and Second Gulf War. Retired in 2005.
Vicky Moore
Class of 1992
Army, 22 Years
Supply Specialist, Financial Management Anayst
Class of 1992
Army, 22 Years
Supply Specialist, Financial Management Anayst
Wayne Hamilton
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 21 years of service
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 21 years of service
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recent book publication by Dr Ralph Steele
I recently published a new book "Mediating Highly Complex Cases For International Corporations at Essence Group Pub...
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Our Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Northport are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!