Albany High School Alumni
Albany, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Diane Diane Ogren | 1974 |
| Gizelle Huntley | 2014 |
| J Michael Mcelroy | 1974 |
| Julie Baleszen | 1974 |
| Micah Stewart | 2024 |
| Mirela Hodzic Mirela Hodzic | 2001 |
| Na-feshia Parsons Na-feshia Parsons | 2006 |
| Tobais Williams | 1996 |
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
Annette Artis Smith
Class of 1981
Air Force, 9 Years
9 Yrs Active Duty 6 Yrs reserve.
Whiteman AFB Mo
Rhein Main AB Ge
Wright Patterson AFB Oh
Whiteman AFB Mo
Richards Gabaur Air Reserve Station
Class of 1981
Air Force, 9 Years
9 Yrs Active Duty 6 Yrs reserve.
Whiteman AFB Mo
Rhein Main AB Ge
Wright Patterson AFB Oh
Whiteman AFB Mo
Richards Gabaur Air Reserve Station
Anthony Coluccio
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
After College Tony joined the Army served overseas both in Asia and Europe. HAs been deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently back in teh Albany Area.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
After College Tony joined the Army served overseas both in Asia and Europe. HAs been deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently back in teh Albany Area.
Catherine L. Adams
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Persian Gulf Veteran
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Persian Gulf Veteran
COL Joseph P, Sullivan III
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving in Kabul, Afghanistan
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving in Kabul, Afghanistan
CS1(SCW/SW) KEVIN GUTTER
Class of 1991
Navy, 15 Years
I AM STATION IN GULFPORT MS, PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS, AND I WOULD LOVE TO COME AND VISIT MY OLD SCHOOL.
Class of 1991
Navy, 15 Years
I AM STATION IN GULFPORT MS, PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS, AND I WOULD LOVE TO COME AND VISIT MY OLD SCHOOL.
Dick McCaughin
Class of 1956
Air Force, 6 Years
Played lead trumpet in the 583rd. Air Force Band of France . We had the Glen Miller Book and saw Europe from one end to the other
Class of 1956
Air Force, 6 Years
Played lead trumpet in the 583rd. Air Force Band of France . We had the Glen Miller Book and saw Europe from one end to the other
Don Harris
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Served a tour in Viet Nam and then stationed in Charleston SC Just saying welcome Home Comrades inwhich we never received from anyone before
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Served a tour in Viet Nam and then stationed in Charleston SC Just saying welcome Home Comrades inwhich we never received from anyone before
Don Labunski
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry, Senior Military Intelligence Analysis
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry, Senior Military Intelligence Analysis
Dwayne Chandler(Maxim)
Class of 1986
Army, 19 Years
US Army aviation and medical corps.
Class of 1986
Army, 19 Years
US Army aviation and medical corps.
felix Gramza
Class of 1952
Army, 4 Years
It was a long time ago! Would like to have those years back!
Class of 1952
Army, 4 Years
It was a long time ago! Would like to have those years back!
Galina Madera
Class of 1994
Air Force, 8 Years
Dyess AFB, TX
McGuire AFB, NJ
Okuma, Okinawa, JA
Class of 1994
Air Force, 8 Years
Dyess AFB, TX
McGuire AFB, NJ
Okuma, Okinawa, JA
GALINA ZISKIN
Class of 1994
Air Force, 8 Years
8y 8m 29 d
1998-2001 Dyess AFB, TX
2002-2005 McGuire AFB, NJ
2006-2007 Okuma,Kadena, Okinawa, Japan
Class of 1994
Air Force, 8 Years
8y 8m 29 d
1998-2001 Dyess AFB, TX
2002-2005 McGuire AFB, NJ
2006-2007 Okuma,Kadena, Okinawa, Japan
GEORGE J AMANATIDES
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served on two ships during Viet Nam. The U.S.S. OZARK ( MINE SWEEP TENDER) HOME BASED IN CHARLESTON, SC. HAD COMBAT TRAINING IN GITOMO CUBA, STOPPED IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMACIA AND THE U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV62 AIR CRAFT CARRIER OUT OF NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. MED CRUSE STOP OVER IN ATHENS, GREECE SAW RELATIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME. STOP IN TURKEY, SPAIN. ALSO SERVED AT BROKLYN RECIEVING STATION AS GATE GUARD. WORKED IN FAIRFIELD , IA CURRENTLY BACK IN ALBANY , NY
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served on two ships during Viet Nam. The U.S.S. OZARK ( MINE SWEEP TENDER) HOME BASED IN CHARLESTON, SC. HAD COMBAT TRAINING IN GITOMO CUBA, STOPPED IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMACIA AND THE U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV62 AIR CRAFT CARRIER OUT OF NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. MED CRUSE STOP OVER IN ATHENS, GREECE SAW RELATIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME. STOP IN TURKEY, SPAIN. ALSO SERVED AT BROKLYN RECIEVING STATION AS GATE GUARD. WORKED IN FAIRFIELD , IA CURRENTLY BACK IN ALBANY , NY
Greg Porterfield
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Branch Communication
Stationed at Fort Hood Tx,Augsberg Germany and Fort Riley Ks
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Branch Communication
Stationed at Fort Hood Tx,Augsberg Germany and Fort Riley Ks
James Czwakiel
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Served as a Radar Tech until I was discharged due to a bad knee.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Served as a Radar Tech until I was discharged due to a bad knee.
John LaBelle
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1987-2000, Electronics/Information Systems, Germany, Gulf War. US Air Force 2000-2012 Medic, Iraq. Retired 24 years of service.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1987-2000, Electronics/Information Systems, Germany, Gulf War. US Air Force 2000-2012 Medic, Iraq. Retired 24 years of service.
Joseph A. Cable
Class of 1985
Army, 14 Years
6 years stateside; Ft. Benning G.A., Ft. Jackson S.C., Ft. Campbell K.Y.
8 years overseas; Ledward Kaserne Schweinfurt GE, Abrams Complex Frankfurt GE, STB V Corps Heidelberg GE.
Class of 1985
Army, 14 Years
6 years stateside; Ft. Benning G.A., Ft. Jackson S.C., Ft. Campbell K.Y.
8 years overseas; Ledward Kaserne Schweinfurt GE, Abrams Complex Frankfurt GE, STB V Corps Heidelberg GE.
Kyle Vonwergers
Class of 2010
Navy, 2 Years
Still Currently Serving As Active Duty.
Class of 2010
Navy, 2 Years
Still Currently Serving As Active Duty.
Linda Lefkowitz
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
I was in the Navy during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
I was in the Navy during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Mark Hilton
Class of 1967
Air Force, 22 Years
Overseas tours: England 3 yrs
West Germany 4 yrs
Italy 1 yr
Berlin 4 years
Korea 1 year
Class of 1967
Air Force, 22 Years
Overseas tours: England 3 yrs
West Germany 4 yrs
Italy 1 yr
Berlin 4 years
Korea 1 year
Maureen Soden Heale
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as Hospital Corpsman/Lab Technician from Sept 1981 until Sept 2001. Retired to Tenn to enjoy her children and grandchildren.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as Hospital Corpsman/Lab Technician from Sept 1981 until Sept 2001. Retired to Tenn to enjoy her children and grandchildren.
Michael D. Wilson
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently Stationed in Virginia, Headquarters Air Froce
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently Stationed in Virginia, Headquarters Air Froce
Paul E Moller
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Combat Vet Viet-Nam, 1966 USS Hornet (CVS-12) and 1967 USS Ticonderoga(CVA-14)-long time ago-WELCOME HOMES
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Combat Vet Viet-Nam, 1966 USS Hornet (CVS-12) and 1967 USS Ticonderoga(CVA-14)-long time ago-WELCOME HOMES
Paul MacFarland
Class of 1970
National Guard, 8 Years
CoA 1st Bn 210th Armor NYANG
job description: Tank Commander/Staff Sargeant
Class of 1970
National Guard, 8 Years
CoA 1st Bn 210th Armor NYANG
job description: Tank Commander/Staff Sargeant
Perry L. Thompson
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Upon graduating from Albany High I joined the Marine Corps and went to boot camp September 11, 1978 and served honorably until my retirement as a Gunnery Sergeant/E7 in September 1998.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Upon graduating from Albany High I joined the Marine Corps and went to boot camp September 11, 1978 and served honorably until my retirement as a Gunnery Sergeant/E7 in September 1998.
Pete Snyder
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Captain. Entered A.F. summer after graduation. Enlisted, until 1995 when received Commission. Retired 2000
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Captain. Entered A.F. summer after graduation. Enlisted, until 1995 when received Commission. Retired 2000
PHILIP KALISZ
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
1967 - retired 1987 ,,,, active duty 8 years; USS Bristol DD857, USS Butte AE27, NMCB 40, Navy Recruiting District Albany NY
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
1967 - retired 1987 ,,,, active duty 8 years; USS Bristol DD857, USS Butte AE27, NMCB 40, Navy Recruiting District Albany NY
Raymond A. McCarthy
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Honorably served in the USNavy stationed at San Diego, Cal including several deployments oversees. Now a proud Veteran.
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Honorably served in the USNavy stationed at San Diego, Cal including several deployments oversees. Now a proud Veteran.
Richard F Barnard Jr
Class of 1971
Army, 13 Years
Military Policemen in the US and Europe
Class of 1971
Army, 13 Years
Military Policemen in the US and Europe
richard s thomsen
Class of 1970
Navy, 2 Years
submarine service,John C Calhoun,ssbn 630
Class of 1970
Navy, 2 Years
submarine service,John C Calhoun,ssbn 630
Robert J Piescor
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
I served with the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Travelled over all over the world. But always had Albany High on my mind.
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
I served with the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Travelled over all over the world. But always had Albany High on my mind.
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School News
Help locating Kathy Robison - Class of 1967
Kathy Robison (Class of 1967) and her brother Billy (younger than Kathy), who resided at 310 Ontario Street, Albany 9664...
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Our Albany 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 Albany High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Albany are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!