Bellwood Antis High School Alumni
Bellwood, Pennsylvania (PA)

Recent Members
David Kasper | 1991 |
James Yingling | 1979 |
Kari Desch | 1983 |
Lucinda Lucinda Clark | 1975 |
Mike Layne | 1987 |
Rebecca Bradley | 2010 |
Robert Hauser | 1980 |
Tyler Moore | 2014 |
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

Barbara Benedetto
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
I spent 20 years in the Air Force as a Personnel Specialist. I've been all over the world. Stationed in Italy, Korea, Hawaii. Then stateside in Alabama, New Hampshire, Texas, Arizona and Delaware. Best experience of my life. Retired in 1993. All high school students should experience it for at least 4 years.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
I spent 20 years in the Air Force as a Personnel Specialist. I've been all over the world. Stationed in Italy, Korea, Hawaii. Then stateside in Alabama, New Hampshire, Texas, Arizona and Delaware. Best experience of my life. Retired in 1993. All high school students should experience it for at least 4 years.

COMANCHE C. GARCIA
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 14 Years
0311/ IINFANTRY/AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN/SQUAD LEADER.(CORPRAL)
PA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ ORDNANCE CORP(CAPTAIN)
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 14 Years
0311/ IINFANTRY/AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN/SQUAD LEADER.(CORPRAL)
PA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ ORDNANCE CORP(CAPTAIN)

Comanche C. Garcia
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Company Commander of Delta Company 228th BSB PineGrove , Pa
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Company Commander of Delta Company 228th BSB PineGrove , Pa

Daniel Maillard
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served as an Air Crewman on CH-53 helicopters. I was selected by my piers in 2001 to serve under President Bush as Marine One Crew Chief. I crewed the VH-60N, White Hawk from 2001-2005. I was Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served as an Air Crewman on CH-53 helicopters. I was selected by my piers in 2001 to serve under President Bush as Marine One Crew Chief. I crewed the VH-60N, White Hawk from 2001-2005. I was Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

David Ingram
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Military Policeman; served in Germany (twice), Korea, Japan, New York (twice), Colorado (twice) and PA. Retired in 2003 with 21 years of service.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Military Policeman; served in Germany (twice), Korea, Japan, New York (twice), Colorado (twice) and PA. Retired in 2003 with 21 years of service.

donald p. mcclellan
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
served 3 years at homestead air force base in florida and 1 year in udon thailand--refueling specialist..
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
served 3 years at homestead air force base in florida and 1 year in udon thailand--refueling specialist..

Emily Worthing
Class of 2003
Army, 1 Years
S-1 (personnel) for the 3D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion. Currently in Bagram, Afghanistan until May 2009.
Class of 2003
Army, 1 Years
S-1 (personnel) for the 3D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion. Currently in Bagram, Afghanistan until May 2009.

James Gardner
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Started in the 82nd Airborne Division with his brother Drew for 2 years, moved onto Special Forces where he served in 10th Special Forces Group on a scuba A-Team for 10 years. In 1992 attended flight school and served as a Helicopter Pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment until retirement. He is an Iraq combat veteran.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Started in the 82nd Airborne Division with his brother Drew for 2 years, moved onto Special Forces where he served in 10th Special Forces Group on a scuba A-Team for 10 years. In 1992 attended flight school and served as a Helicopter Pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment until retirement. He is an Iraq combat veteran.


Jeff Grassmyer
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
13Bravo, Field Artillery. spent 1 year in Baumholder, Germany, then participated in a brigade move to Ft. Lewis, Washington. Combat medic.
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
13Bravo, Field Artillery. spent 1 year in Baumholder, Germany, then participated in a brigade move to Ft. Lewis, Washington. Combat medic.

John F. Strayer
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist/ Bomb Loader
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist/ Bomb Loader


Joseph M. Stuby
Class of 1998
Air Force, 4 Years
Joe joined the Air Force in the wake of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. He served 2 years in Okinawa, Japan and is currently serving as a Air Force Reserve Senior Airman, based in Pittsburgh.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 4 Years
Joe joined the Air Force in the wake of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. He served 2 years in Okinawa, Japan and is currently serving as a Air Force Reserve Senior Airman, based in Pittsburgh.


Lloyd (Drew) Gardner
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Ended his 25 year of service as a Command Sergeant Major. Spent 18 years in the 82nd Airborne Division, received the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during the Gulf War.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Ended his 25 year of service as a Command Sergeant Major. Spent 18 years in the 82nd Airborne Division, received the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during the Gulf War.

Matthew Lightner
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Sgt. Fst.Class, II Force Marines. U.S. Navy Experimental Dive Unit. Served...Panama, Niqeruagua, El Salvador ,Venesualla
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Sgt. Fst.Class, II Force Marines. U.S. Navy Experimental Dive Unit. Served...Panama, Niqeruagua, El Salvador ,Venesualla


Michael Thomas
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Service in Miltary Intelligence. Been assigned to Germany for 4 years
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Service in Miltary Intelligence. Been assigned to Germany for 4 years

Nickolas Graham
Class of 1997
Navy, 7 Years
USS Ross (DDG 71) 2001-2004
Naval District Washington 2005-2008
NECC DET Combat Camera 2008 to Present
Class of 1997
Navy, 7 Years
USS Ross (DDG 71) 2001-2004
Naval District Washington 2005-2008
NECC DET Combat Camera 2008 to Present

Paul S. Figart
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Fuels Specialist. Stationed in CA twice, NV, Guam, Korea. Gulf War veteran. Made 4 trips to the Middle East.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Fuels Specialist. Stationed in CA twice, NV, Guam, Korea. Gulf War veteran. Made 4 trips to the Middle East.


Peggy J. (Wills) Comer
Class of 1982
Marine Corps Reserve, 3 Years
Served in Baltimore, Maryland from 1984-1987
Class of 1982
Marine Corps Reserve, 3 Years
Served in Baltimore, Maryland from 1984-1987

Randy Evans
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
Korea 1992/1993
Ft. Bliss, TX 1994
Army Reserve 1995
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
Korea 1992/1993
Ft. Bliss, TX 1994
Army Reserve 1995

Richard T. Crum
Class of 1967
Navy, 13 Years
Nuclear Chemist, UDT trained Navy Diver, Machinist Mate, on Nuclear Submarines. Traveled the world, Nam Vet
Class of 1967
Navy, 13 Years
Nuclear Chemist, UDT trained Navy Diver, Machinist Mate, on Nuclear Submarines. Traveled the world, Nam Vet


Ryan Cherry
Class of 1994
Air Force, 12 Years
Ryan is serving in the US Air Force at Bolling AFB in Washington, DC
Class of 1994
Air Force, 12 Years
Ryan is serving in the US Air Force at Bolling AFB in Washington, DC

Ryan Cherry
Class of 1994
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently assigned to the National Defense Intelligence College at Bolling AFB, Washignton D.C. Enrolled in graduate program to earn Master's of Science in Strategic Intelligence.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently assigned to the National Defense Intelligence College at Bolling AFB, Washignton D.C. Enrolled in graduate program to earn Master's of Science in Strategic Intelligence.


Scott A. McClellan
Class of 1990
Air Force, 5 Years
I WAS IN THE SECURITY POLICE. WORKED ON SENTRY DUTY ON BASE AS WELL AS DRIVING AROUND BASE PATROLING AND SECURING PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY. ALSO A GULF WAR VETERAN.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 5 Years
I WAS IN THE SECURITY POLICE. WORKED ON SENTRY DUTY ON BASE AS WELL AS DRIVING AROUND BASE PATROLING AND SECURING PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY. ALSO A GULF WAR VETERAN.

Scott Mcclellan
Class of 1990
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in operation desert shield/storm 1990-1991 was a security policeman
Class of 1990
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in operation desert shield/storm 1990-1991 was a security policeman

Terry Stevens
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Vietnam veteran 69-71 in country on the Delta LST 1076 Page County
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Vietnam veteran 69-71 in country on the Delta LST 1076 Page County
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Our Bellwood Antis 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 Bellwood Antis High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Bellwood are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!