Argenta-Oreana High School Alumni
Argenta, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Alex Brooke | 2023 |
| Cheri King | 1986 |
| Colby Colby Schwarze | 1973 |
| Cynthia Cynthia Varner | 1988 |
| Doug Anderson | 1995 |
| Judy Jones | 1972 |
| Pat Wilkey | 1979 |
| Stephen Compton | 1970 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Al Domescik
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Spent five years aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and was part of the commissioning crew. Ran the ship's television and radio stations. Two tours in the Gulf (first war) and one trip to Somalia.
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Spent five years aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and was part of the commissioning crew. Ran the ship's television and radio stations. Two tours in the Gulf (first war) and one trip to Somalia.
Andrew Luedke
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
In the civil engineering unit. Has been deployed to Quatar and Oman. Presently stationed at Hurlbert Air Field, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
In the civil engineering unit. Has been deployed to Quatar and Oman. Presently stationed at Hurlbert Air Field, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Brandon Kitchens
Class of 2006
Air Force, 1 Years
Enlistment for 6 years. AFSC (2A531F) B-52 Stratofortress Crew Chief. Tech School in Wichita Falls, TX (Sheppard AFB) ordered to first PCS at Barksdale AFB, LA in Bossier City, LA as a Phase Inspector of the B-52 every 450 flying hours.
Class of 2006
Air Force, 1 Years
Enlistment for 6 years. AFSC (2A531F) B-52 Stratofortress Crew Chief. Tech School in Wichita Falls, TX (Sheppard AFB) ordered to first PCS at Barksdale AFB, LA in Bossier City, LA as a Phase Inspector of the B-52 every 450 flying hours.
Carroll Ellis
Class of 1983
Air Force, 17 Years
Started off as Combat Comm then cross trained into Space Command, three more years till I can retire. I have lived in England, traveled to Germany, France, Italy, and Iraq. Currently a Telecom Engineer in Colorado with my husband a retired SERE instructor. Being allowed to self study electronics in my Sr year gave me the start to be where I am today. Thanks
Class of 1983
Air Force, 17 Years
Started off as Combat Comm then cross trained into Space Command, three more years till I can retire. I have lived in England, traveled to Germany, France, Italy, and Iraq. Currently a Telecom Engineer in Colorado with my husband a retired SERE instructor. Being allowed to self study electronics in my Sr year gave me the start to be where I am today. Thanks
Dan A. Jrnsen
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
served 2 tours in Iraq 2003-2004 2005-2006 Awarded Bronze Star
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
served 2 tours in Iraq 2003-2004 2005-2006 Awarded Bronze Star
Erica Moser
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 8 Years
out now..was stationed in camp pendleton, ca. as warehouse, and dasf clerk.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 8 Years
out now..was stationed in camp pendleton, ca. as warehouse, and dasf clerk.
Fletcher Dahman
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
30+ years of service in the Air Force, both Active Duty and Reserves. Started as a firefighter and promoted up to E-9 Chief Master Sergeant. Final assignment was as the Military Fire Chief for all of the Air Force Reserve.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
30+ years of service in the Air Force, both Active Duty and Reserves. Started as a firefighter and promoted up to E-9 Chief Master Sergeant. Final assignment was as the Military Fire Chief for all of the Air Force Reserve.
Jacob Petrie
Class of 2007
Army, 3 Years
Illinois National Guardsman. Deployed to Afghanistan during 2008-2009 as an Infantryman partaking in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Class of 2007
Army, 3 Years
Illinois National Guardsman. Deployed to Afghanistan during 2008-2009 as an Infantryman partaking in Operation Enduring Freedom.
James Maines
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
He served over 20 years in the United States Navy.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
He served over 20 years in the United States Navy.
Jamie Abel
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
Assigned to Public Affairs Office, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY.
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
Assigned to Public Affairs Office, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY.
Jarod Griffeth
Class of 2000
Air Force, 8 Years
still active duty as a F-16 crew chief. Currently stationed at Shaw AFB, in Sumter SC.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 8 Years
still active duty as a F-16 crew chief. Currently stationed at Shaw AFB, in Sumter SC.
Jeff Sample
Class of 1971
Army, 15 Years
Totally enjoyed my service; Logistics, Field Hospitals, S-4, Medical Supply fields, time in Korea, Texas, Maryland, Oklahoma, best time of my life! Retired (Medically) in 1987.
Class of 1971
Army, 15 Years
Totally enjoyed my service; Logistics, Field Hospitals, S-4, Medical Supply fields, time in Korea, Texas, Maryland, Oklahoma, best time of my life! Retired (Medically) in 1987.
Melinda Hinton
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
Served in the IL Army National Guard from 1999- present.
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
Served in the IL Army National Guard from 1999- present.
Randy Domescik
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
IC3, Interior Communications Electrician. Served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
IC3, Interior Communications Electrician. Served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).
Richard Kimler
Class of 1973
Navy, 6 Years
ET2(SS) Electronics Technician Second Class (Submarine Qualified) Numerous Cold War Specical Operation deployments aboard the Fast Attack Submarine USS Narwhal SSN-671. Most of the deployments occurred in the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Class of 1973
Navy, 6 Years
ET2(SS) Electronics Technician Second Class (Submarine Qualified) Numerous Cold War Specical Operation deployments aboard the Fast Attack Submarine USS Narwhal SSN-671. Most of the deployments occurred in the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Robert Garrett
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
after complete school in Memphis was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga
stationed out of Mayport Fl. then stationed at
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
after complete school in Memphis was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga
stationed out of Mayport Fl. then stationed at
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Roger Davenport
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
United Nations Command Band-Seoul Korea 1966-1967
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
United Nations Command Band-Seoul Korea 1966-1967
Rusty Ballard
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
10 Years Army National Guard, UH-60 Pilot.
5 Years Air National Guard, C-130 Pilot
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
10 Years Army National Guard, UH-60 Pilot.
5 Years Air National Guard, C-130 Pilot
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
William Wilber
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
OTS, Lackland AFB; Aircraft Maintenance School,Chanute AFB; stationed at McConnell AFB;Capt, Aircraft Maintenance, F-105 "Thud"
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
OTS, Lackland AFB; Aircraft Maintenance School,Chanute AFB; stationed at McConnell AFB;Capt, Aircraft Maintenance, F-105 "Thud"
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I was wondering if there might be an upcoming 30th reunion for class of 85.
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Our Argenta-Oreana 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 Argenta-Oreana High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Argenta are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!