Auburndale High School Alumni
Auburndale, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Alan Peters | 1979 |
Jamel Alston | 2022 |
Jennifer L Mango Albano | 1996 |
Robert Bailey | 1961 |
Robert Lee | 1966 |
Robert Pittounikos | 1986 |
Sarah Feagle | 1966 |
Susan Hellinger Susan Ibay | 1977 |
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

Andy Brehm
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
SFC Retired (2000). Service in Europe, Asia, and Latin America as well as CONUS, primarily as a Counterintelligence Special Agent.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
SFC Retired (2000). Service in Europe, Asia, and Latin America as well as CONUS, primarily as a Counterintelligence Special Agent.


Caroline J. Mathew
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
It was an honor serving my country.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
It was an honor serving my country.

Charles Dawson
Class of 1989
Navy, 9 Years
Data Systems Technician (DS); served on two ships; spent 19 months in Persian Gulf
Class of 1989
Navy, 9 Years
Data Systems Technician (DS); served on two ships; spent 19 months in Persian Gulf

Chris Stiles
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Unmanned Aerial System (Drone) Operator / Instructor Pilot.
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Unmanned Aerial System (Drone) Operator / Instructor Pilot.


Daniel Dennis Swing II
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy since September 15, 1987,
Stationed RTC Great Lakes, IL
Stationed USS Bagley FF 1069 San Diego
Stationed USS Carl Vinson CVN 70
Stationed USS Rainier AOE 7
Stationed USS Momsen DDG 92
Recruitng Tulsa OK
Naval Brig Puget Sound
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy since September 15, 1987,
Stationed RTC Great Lakes, IL
Stationed USS Bagley FF 1069 San Diego
Stationed USS Carl Vinson CVN 70
Stationed USS Rainier AOE 7
Stationed USS Momsen DDG 92
Recruitng Tulsa OK
Naval Brig Puget Sound

David Braddock
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently serving as an active duty CWO4 over 26 years.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently serving as an active duty CWO4 over 26 years.

David Goodell
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
I was an Army SGT but now I am going to OCS to be an officer!
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
I was an Army SGT but now I am going to OCS to be an officer!

David Goodell
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Was in Desert Storm and have been in/out 3 times since. Currently about to attend OCS to be an officer.
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Was in Desert Storm and have been in/out 3 times since. Currently about to attend OCS to be an officer.


Dwight Blanchard
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Worked as a Radar repairman, Communications shift supervisor, Instructor and First Sergeant. Served in Korea and the US.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Worked as a Radar repairman, Communications shift supervisor, Instructor and First Sergeant. Served in Korea and the US.

Geoffrey Love
Class of 1984
National Guard, 20+ Years
Hello Bloodhounds,
I've been soldiering in the Regular Army and National Guard for 22 years, as an NCO and an officer. I highly recommend the experience. - GL
Class of 1984
National Guard, 20+ Years
Hello Bloodhounds,
I've been soldiering in the Regular Army and National Guard for 22 years, as an NCO and an officer. I highly recommend the experience. - GL

Gerald Hudson (Jerry)
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
Joined in 1989 (Yes, I was 32) afterafter boot camp and Data Systems schools in California, was station on the USS Wainwright in Charleston SC. Did shore duty at FCTC, Dan Kneck VA .
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
Joined in 1989 (Yes, I was 32) afterafter boot camp and Data Systems schools in California, was station on the USS Wainwright in Charleston SC. Did shore duty at FCTC, Dan Kneck VA .

James Marcinek
Class of 1987
Army, 2 Years
Basic/AIT at Ft. Benning GA, Airborne school at Ft. Benning GA, RIP with 75th Ranger Regiment and final duty station Ranger Training Brigade (Task Force Desert and 4th RTBn)
Class of 1987
Army, 2 Years
Basic/AIT at Ft. Benning GA, Airborne school at Ft. Benning GA, RIP with 75th Ranger Regiment and final duty station Ranger Training Brigade (Task Force Desert and 4th RTBn)

Jerry Herndon
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served almost 24 years loving every minute. Now retired and teaching middle school Social Studies.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served almost 24 years loving every minute. Now retired and teaching middle school Social Studies.



Joe David Cox Jr
Class of 1975
Navy, 20 Years
Retired RMC(AW) after 20 years of active service. Flew with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons 3 and 4. Spent 4 years in Rota Spain.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20 Years
Retired RMC(AW) after 20 years of active service. Flew with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons 3 and 4. Spent 4 years in Rota Spain.


Joseph C. (Neil) Smith
Class of 1972
Army, 11 Years
I served in the US Army in Turkey, Korea, Texas and Georgia. My Mos consisted as a Medic, Chaplain Assistant and Master Fitness Trainer. I left the service in 1994 as a Staff Sargent.
Class of 1972
Army, 11 Years
I served in the US Army in Turkey, Korea, Texas and Georgia. My Mos consisted as a Medic, Chaplain Assistant and Master Fitness Trainer. I left the service in 1994 as a Staff Sargent.

LAURA ANN AYERS CORNELISON
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 18 Years
US COAST GUARD RESERVE, GULF STRIKE TEAM (HAZ-MAT). CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY 9-11-2001. WORKED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, FOR A YEAR. ALSO WORKED OIL SPILLS, AND US EPA HOT SPOT CLEAN-UP. RETIRED MEDICAL (NOT SERVICE RELATED) OCT. 2004 (18YRS 9MONS).
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 18 Years
US COAST GUARD RESERVE, GULF STRIKE TEAM (HAZ-MAT). CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY 9-11-2001. WORKED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, FOR A YEAR. ALSO WORKED OIL SPILLS, AND US EPA HOT SPOT CLEAN-UP. RETIRED MEDICAL (NOT SERVICE RELATED) OCT. 2004 (18YRS 9MONS).

Michael (Mickey) Harrison
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned 2LT, Infantry, ROTC, Florida State Univ. Completed Infantry and Intelligence School. Advisor in Vietnam, 1972-1973. Completed Command & General Staff College and Army War College. Military Assistant to Assistant Secretary of Defense. Member of Congresssional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces. Advisor to Commander, US Army Forces Command. Decorations include Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Air Medal, Combat Infantry Badge.
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned 2LT, Infantry, ROTC, Florida State Univ. Completed Infantry and Intelligence School. Advisor in Vietnam, 1972-1973. Completed Command & General Staff College and Army War College. Military Assistant to Assistant Secretary of Defense. Member of Congresssional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces. Advisor to Commander, US Army Forces Command. Decorations include Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Air Medal, Combat Infantry Badge.

Mike Miller
Class of 1984
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Transporation and Maintenance,
2 tours to Iraq, Now train troops going over
to the sand box.
Class of 1984
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Transporation and Maintenance,
2 tours to Iraq, Now train troops going over
to the sand box.

Nora Aron
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Entered the Army in October '89. Places I have been include: Colorado, Georgia, Germany, Iraq, South Carolina, Texas, Turkey, Virgina and Washington. I am a Radiology Technician.
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Entered the Army in October '89. Places I have been include: Colorado, Georgia, Germany, Iraq, South Carolina, Texas, Turkey, Virgina and Washington. I am a Radiology Technician.

Rachel King
Class of 1997
Navy, 9 Years
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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), 1999-2003
Naval Station Mayport, Florida, 2003-2007
Class of 1997
Navy, 9 Years
AZ1
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), 1999-2003
Naval Station Mayport, Florida, 2003-2007

Rebeca Michel
Class of 1993
Air Force, 11 Years
Munitions Systems Craftsman, Munitions Systems Instructor, and Munitions Administration. I served both overseas and stateside and loved every minute of it. Working on all those bombs paid it's toll and I am currently retired.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 11 Years
Munitions Systems Craftsman, Munitions Systems Instructor, and Munitions Administration. I served both overseas and stateside and loved every minute of it. Working on all those bombs paid it's toll and I am currently retired.



Robert C Wilkerson
Class of 2011
Army, 6 Years
In the Army right after high school not been to bad of a life lived.
Class of 2011
Army, 6 Years
In the Army right after high school not been to bad of a life lived.




Thomas Brown
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force along with David Byrd. We did this to get our education and to keep from going to Vietnam...100% accurate for David...50% for me (though I did get my education).
Those 20 years were great! I met the most wonderful people is the most amazing parts of the world.
No regrets...not one.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force along with David Byrd. We did this to get our education and to keep from going to Vietnam...100% accurate for David...50% for me (though I did get my education).
Those 20 years were great! I met the most wonderful people is the most amazing parts of the world.
No regrets...not one.

William W. Vaughan
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Captain--Served in England and Morroco plus USA in Georgia and Virginia. Reserves 8 years in Huntsville, Ala.
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Captain--Served in England and Morroco plus USA in Georgia and Virginia. Reserves 8 years in Huntsville, Ala.

William W. Vaughan, Ph.D.
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Four years active duty during Korean War period. Eight years in reserves. Captain
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Four years active duty during Korean War period. Eight years in reserves. Captain

William Walton Vaughan
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Four years active service (Georgia/England/Morroco/Virginia) and eight years in reserves. Staff Weather Officer. Separated from service in 1963 as a Captain
Class of 1948
Air Force, 12 Years
Four years active service (Georgia/England/Morroco/Virginia) and eight years in reserves. Staff Weather Officer. Separated from service in 1963 as a Captain
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Our Auburndale 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 Auburndale High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Auburndale are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!