Appleton East High School Alumni
Appleton, Wisconsin (WI)

Recent Members
Ann Vander Linden | 1975 |
Greg Dietzen | 1975 |
Judy Becker | 1970 |
Kathy (diener) Maloney | 1973 |
Lisa Muncey | 1989 |
Paul Anciaux | 1976 |
Rachel Mary Shannon Rachel Mary Shannon | 1973 |
Trudi Trudi Ann Trader | 1970 |
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

Larry Clark
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Served on nuclear powered submarines. USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608, and the USS Plunger SSN 595
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Served on nuclear powered submarines. USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608, and the USS Plunger SSN 595

Mark A. Driessen
Class of 1987
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
In the Army Reserves since 1987 and was recently promoted to the officer rank of LTC.
Class of 1987
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
In the Army Reserves since 1987 and was recently promoted to the officer rank of LTC.

Mark Jensen
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 22 years doing many jobs with last one being a First Sgt. Currently work at the VA in Tucson, AZ assisting homeless veterans.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 22 years doing many jobs with last one being a First Sgt. Currently work at the VA in Tucson, AZ assisting homeless veterans.

matthew j nelson
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 2 Years
still in till for two more... just got back from iraq, going agin in july/august
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 2 Years
still in till for two more... just got back from iraq, going agin in july/august

Michael Hoffman
Class of 1973
Army, 6 Years
Heavy equipment Mechanic Germany, Supppy Sargent Germany and White Sands New mexico
Class of 1973
Army, 6 Years
Heavy equipment Mechanic Germany, Supppy Sargent Germany and White Sands New mexico

Michelle Lytle (Wrege)
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
HT2, Served on the USS Grapple, SIMA LittleCreek VA, and Portsmouth Naval Station.
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
HT2, Served on the USS Grapple, SIMA LittleCreek VA, and Portsmouth Naval Station.

Nancy A (Karras) Kohlman
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
1974-1976 Mannheim, Germany
Stock Control & Accounting Specialist
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
1974-1976 Mannheim, Germany
Stock Control & Accounting Specialist

Nkauj (Gao Chee) Millard
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Currently stationed at Scott AFB, IL. Spent four years at Langley AFB, VA and one year at Osan ABS, South Korea.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Currently stationed at Scott AFB, IL. Spent four years at Langley AFB, VA and one year at Osan ABS, South Korea.

Nkauj (Gao Chee) Millard
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
Currently stationed at Scott AFB, IL. Spent four years at Langley AFB, VA and one year at Osan ABS, South Korea.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
Currently stationed at Scott AFB, IL. Spent four years at Langley AFB, VA and one year at Osan ABS, South Korea.

Patrick Donahue
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
ET1 (SS) - Reactor Operator on the USS Parche SSN-683.... Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year 1980
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
ET1 (SS) - Reactor Operator on the USS Parche SSN-683.... Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year 1980



Randall J. Malchow
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Dr. Randall J. Malchow, US Army, Medical Corps completed 21 years of service, leaving the Army as an Colonel in 2008. Overseas duties included Clinic Commander of the Panzer Health Clinic, 1988-91 and Staff Anesthesiologist of the Army Hospital in Mosul, Iraq, 2006. Randall is married to Kathleen Jackson, Appleton East class of 1980, and they have 3 children. They are retired and currently reside in Nashville, TN, where Randy is the medical director and Anesthesiologist of the Nashville Surgery Center for Vanderbilt University Hospitals.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Dr. Randall J. Malchow, US Army, Medical Corps completed 21 years of service, leaving the Army as an Colonel in 2008. Overseas duties included Clinic Commander of the Panzer Health Clinic, 1988-91 and Staff Anesthesiologist of the Army Hospital in Mosul, Iraq, 2006. Randall is married to Kathleen Jackson, Appleton East class of 1980, and they have 3 children. They are retired and currently reside in Nashville, TN, where Randy is the medical director and Anesthesiologist of the Nashville Surgery Center for Vanderbilt University Hospitals.

Randall Kolosso
Class of 1979
Army, 18 Years
Started my career as an enlisted member, went to Officer Candidate School to become a Field Artillery Officer. Served for 18 years when I was medically discharged/retired.
Class of 1979
Army, 18 Years
Started my career as an enlisted member, went to Officer Candidate School to become a Field Artillery Officer. Served for 18 years when I was medically discharged/retired.


Renee Radloff Hannay
Class of 1972
Air Force, 3 Years
First woman in career field of fire control on B52 bombers
Class of 1972
Air Force, 3 Years
First woman in career field of fire control on B52 bombers

Rob Verhagen
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Served during the Gulf War aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier.
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Served during the Gulf War aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier.

Stephen Switzer
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
4 years active, 16 WI National Guard. Recalled to active duty in support of OIF.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
4 years active, 16 WI National Guard. Recalled to active duty in support of OIF.

steve adams
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
active duty plus national guard time. combat vet
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
active duty plus national guard time. combat vet


Timothy Glapa
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. Stationed with 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. PCSing to Captains Career Course in Jan 2014. Follow on assignment TBD.
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. Stationed with 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. PCSing to Captains Career Course in Jan 2014. Follow on assignment TBD.

Timothy Glapa
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned Officer with 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. PCS'ing in early 2014 with follow on assignment TBD. Army Strong.
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned Officer with 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. PCS'ing in early 2014 with follow on assignment TBD. Army Strong.

Todd McNiesh
Class of 1993
Army, 15 Years
I've served in various roles in the Army Medical Department. My most recent position is the Physician Assistant and senior medical officer for 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.
Class of 1993
Army, 15 Years
I've served in various roles in the Army Medical Department. My most recent position is the Physician Assistant and senior medical officer for 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.

Tracy S Day
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Commander. P3 pilot VT 27, VT 30, VP 31, VP 47, VP , RATCEN, NOSC Baltimore, NALO, NOSC Nola, and Globalhawk program
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Commander. P3 pilot VT 27, VT 30, VP 31, VP 47, VP , RATCEN, NOSC Baltimore, NALO, NOSC Nola, and Globalhawk program
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Our Appleton East 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 Appleton East High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Appleton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!