Ballard High School Alumni
Louisville, Kentucky (KY)
Recent Members
| Brent Madche | 1982 |
| Csrole Simpson | 1974 |
| Dawson Steve | 2024 |
| Heloise Price | 1972 |
| Kristinn Hunfjord | 2020 |
| Ottis Clay Florence | 2014 |
| Sally Garon | 1981 |
| Silvia Azer | 2014 |
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
Bill Milligan
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served in the Marine Corps as a tank crewmember and in the Air Force as an air rescue/Structure firefighter and an F-15/F-111 avionics technician. I retired from active duty in November 2000 as a SNCO. I had assignments all over the world to include two four-year tours in Europe and service in the Middle East during Desert Storm and Southern Watch.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served in the Marine Corps as a tank crewmember and in the Air Force as an air rescue/Structure firefighter and an F-15/F-111 avionics technician. I retired from active duty in November 2000 as a SNCO. I had assignments all over the world to include two four-year tours in Europe and service in the Middle East during Desert Storm and Southern Watch.
Doug Carter
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years on active duty, 2 years on active reserve and presently 23 years with the Naval Cadet program.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years on active duty, 2 years on active reserve and presently 23 years with the Naval Cadet program.
James Michael Kinslow
Class of 1986
Army, 22 Years
Served in Desert Storm 1991
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005
From 89 to 94 67R Apachaee Helicopter Crew Chief. From 98 to 05 67J small engine mechaniac. From 2005 to 2014 88M Truck Driver
Class of 1986
Army, 22 Years
Served in Desert Storm 1991
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005
From 89 to 94 67R Apachaee Helicopter Crew Chief. From 98 to 05 67J small engine mechaniac. From 2005 to 2014 88M Truck Driver
JIMMY BAKER
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
RETIRED FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER (SK1)
WASHINGTON, DC. I LIVE IN BALTIMORE, MD
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
RETIRED FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER (SK1)
WASHINGTON, DC. I LIVE IN BALTIMORE, MD
Kevin Hillard
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 25 years Active Duty in the U.S. Navy Seabees. Saw the world, but I'm glad to be back home.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 25 years Active Duty in the U.S. Navy Seabees. Saw the world, but I'm glad to be back home.
Matt Pursell
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served as a Data Networks Specialist in the Marine Corps.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served as a Data Networks Specialist in the Marine Corps.
Michael W. Say
Class of 1996
Army, 8 Years
Michael served as a radio communications repairer. He graduated Airborne School-Ft. Benning, Air Assault school-Ft. Campbell and exited the Army as a Seargent.
Class of 1996
Army, 8 Years
Michael served as a radio communications repairer. He graduated Airborne School-Ft. Benning, Air Assault school-Ft. Campbell and exited the Army as a Seargent.
Neena Murphy Martin
Class of 1991
Air Force, 7 Years
-- US Air Force Active Duty (4 years) as an Intelligence Analyst in a Joint Military Service environment at NSA (Fort Meade, MD).
-- US Air Force Reserves (3 years) as a paralegal at Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), MD.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 7 Years
-- US Air Force Active Duty (4 years) as an Intelligence Analyst in a Joint Military Service environment at NSA (Fort Meade, MD).
-- US Air Force Reserves (3 years) as a paralegal at Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), MD.
ray huff
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Personnel Specialist Senior Chief (E-8); Manage the Navy Pay system.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Personnel Specialist Senior Chief (E-8); Manage the Navy Pay system.
Rich Link
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Went to USNA following Ballard and was a Naval Aviator for 21 years following graduation from there.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Went to USNA following Ballard and was a Naval Aviator for 21 years following graduation from there.
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Our Ballard 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 Ballard High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Louisville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!