Wickliffe High School Alumni
Wickliffe, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Debbie Sullivan | 1974 |
| Jackie Kish | 1980 |
| Janice Meinke | 1969 |
| Kendra Parker Kendra Bernier | 1971 |
| Mark Ridenour | 1989 |
| Samantha Ledenican | 2023 |
| Stephanie Stephanie Hale | 1970 |
| Steve Provenzale | 1978 |
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
Bruce D. Gilson
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Bruce served in the Army Corps of Engineers. While stationed a year in VietNam he helped clear the way for the Infantry and other troops by building roads and bridges.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Bruce served in the Army Corps of Engineers. While stationed a year in VietNam he helped clear the way for the Infantry and other troops by building roads and bridges.
Cindy Acker
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1987. Commissioned as a Navy Nurse in 1996. Retired in 2007.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1987. Commissioned as a Navy Nurse in 1996. Retired in 2007.
David Bray
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired to Oviedo FL in 1994 after 26 years.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired to Oviedo FL in 1994 after 26 years.
Gene Kutina
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
High Altitude Physiological Survival Instructor assigned to 818th Medical Group, Strategic Air Command. Trained B-47 bomber and KC 97/135 tanker crews in high altitude aircraft survival, bailout and ejection techniques.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
High Altitude Physiological Survival Instructor assigned to 818th Medical Group, Strategic Air Command. Trained B-47 bomber and KC 97/135 tanker crews in high altitude aircraft survival, bailout and ejection techniques.
James R Starke
Class of 1959
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1963 Co E, 112th Eng. Co. Willoughby,Oh
Comissioned 2Lt,1966,Platoon Leader,194th PnlBrg Co, Willoughby,oh.As Capt. commanded 194th until 1975 when reassigned to 112th Eng. Bn. As Major, commanded the 26th Eng. Co. Brookpark,Oh.Was reassigned to 16th EEng. Bde, Columbus,Oh, Retired in 1992 as Colonel O-6 with 29 + yrs of military service.
Class of 1959
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1963 Co E, 112th Eng. Co. Willoughby,Oh
Comissioned 2Lt,1966,Platoon Leader,194th PnlBrg Co, Willoughby,oh.As Capt. commanded 194th until 1975 when reassigned to 112th Eng. Bn. As Major, commanded the 26th Eng. Co. Brookpark,Oh.Was reassigned to 16th EEng. Bde, Columbus,Oh, Retired in 1992 as Colonel O-6 with 29 + yrs of military service.
Jeff Lewis
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 10 Years
Marathon Fl., South Padre Island Texas, Brunswick Georia, Lake worth Inlet Fl.
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 10 Years
Marathon Fl., South Padre Island Texas, Brunswick Georia, Lake worth Inlet Fl.
Karen J. Rozic Straut
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircrew Life Support
Travis AFB, CA
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircrew Life Support
Travis AFB, CA
Larry Mathay
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recently recalled to active duty after being retired for 13 years. Stationed at Creech AFB North of Las Vegas, Nevada. Previous service included 10 years enlisted, then 7 years in the F-4 Phantom and 10 years in the T-43, the military version of the Boeing 737.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recently recalled to active duty after being retired for 13 years. Stationed at Creech AFB North of Las Vegas, Nevada. Previous service included 10 years enlisted, then 7 years in the F-4 Phantom and 10 years in the T-43, the military version of the Boeing 737.
Laura Bistok
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
I was a clarinetist and singer in the Strategic Command at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Our band toured and recorded several CD's.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
I was a clarinetist and singer in the Strategic Command at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Our band toured and recorded several CD's.
Marlon Mathis
Class of 1997
Air Force, 6 Years
Served 6 yrs at Travis AFB as a Radar Technician
Class of 1997
Air Force, 6 Years
Served 6 yrs at Travis AFB as a Radar Technician
Ray Twaro
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Drafted in 66, enlisted in Air Force, first assignment Oxnard AFB, then 13 months at Phu Cat AB in VietNam, finished at Travis AFB
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Drafted in 66, enlisted in Air Force, first assignment Oxnard AFB, then 13 months at Phu Cat AB in VietNam, finished at Travis AFB
RICHARD GAHR
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Vietnam veteran. Member of the Brown Water Navy. River Rat
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Vietnam veteran. Member of the Brown Water Navy. River Rat
richard harry humiston
Class of 1962
U.s. Naval Air Reserve, 6 Years
1967 to 1973, Naval Administration/Public Affairs, South Weymouth, Massachusetts
Class of 1962
U.s. Naval Air Reserve, 6 Years
1967 to 1973, Naval Administration/Public Affairs, South Weymouth, Massachusetts
Sam Kerro
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Entered the Air Force in 1966 and became an Aircraft Loadmaster on a C-124 Globemaster. Transitioned to C-130's and spent 14 months in Viet Nam. Discharged December 1969 as a SSGT (E6)
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Entered the Air Force in 1966 and became an Aircraft Loadmaster on a C-124 Globemaster. Transitioned to C-130's and spent 14 months in Viet Nam. Discharged December 1969 as a SSGT (E6)
Tom Ansberry
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Maintained navigational capabilities of guided missiles for use against North Vietnamese troop movements & destruction of their supply routes. Honored with 2 battle stars on both my Vietnam Service Medal & the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation for Gallantry (w/Palm & Frame) for naval gunfire/missile support during Operations "Brave Armada" in June & "Durham Peak" in July 1969. Also awarded 2 Navy "E's" & 2 Vietnam Campaign Medals w/1960 Device. Honorable Discharge w/50% disability.
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Maintained navigational capabilities of guided missiles for use against North Vietnamese troop movements & destruction of their supply routes. Honored with 2 battle stars on both my Vietnam Service Medal & the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation for Gallantry (w/Palm & Frame) for naval gunfire/missile support during Operations "Brave Armada" in June & "Durham Peak" in July 1969. Also awarded 2 Navy "E's" & 2 Vietnam Campaign Medals w/1960 Device. Honorable Discharge w/50% disability.
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Our Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Wickliffe are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!