Benjamin Russell High School Alumni
Alexander City, Alabama (AL)
Recent Members
| Christine Tharpe | 1994 |
| Dax Kerley | 1998 |
| Fred Neighbors | 1991 |
| Jill Kerley | 2001 |
| Matthew Tenold | 2001 |
| Melanie Mccown Nelson Nelson | 2005 |
| Nydesia Lewis | 2017 |
| Olivia Forbus | 1974 |
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
Anita Pickens Perez
Class of 1985
Army, 15 Years
I joined the Army in 1991. I first served as a medic, now as an LPN. I am currently serving in Iraq with the 10th Combat Support Hospital.
Class of 1985
Army, 15 Years
I joined the Army in 1991. I first served as a medic, now as an LPN. I am currently serving in Iraq with the 10th Combat Support Hospital.
AVERY MARTIN
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS IN THE ARMY, SPECIALIZING IN FIELD ARTILLERY.
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS IN THE ARMY, SPECIALIZING IN FIELD ARTILLERY.
Barry L Taylor
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Radar technician on F-15 and F-16. 1981-1985
Retired in 1987 (medical disability)
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Radar technician on F-15 and F-16. 1981-1985
Retired in 1987 (medical disability)
Bill Smith
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Electronics Technician Stationed in Germany, England, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Italy and the USA.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Electronics Technician Stationed in Germany, England, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Italy and the USA.
bren mahan
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
632 mct 101st airborne division fort campbell, ky
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
632 mct 101st airborne division fort campbell, ky
Cam Lankford
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Cam joined the National Guard after graduating high school. Since then, he served in Iraq for one year and is currently a recruiter for the NG in Auburn, AL.
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Cam joined the National Guard after graduating high school. Since then, he served in Iraq for one year and is currently a recruiter for the NG in Auburn, AL.
Carla Higgins Christian
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
75D Personnel Records Specialist
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
75D Personnel Records Specialist
Cedric Moten
Class of 1992
Army, 20 Years
Retired Army Officer Logistician whom served 20+ years in the Army with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 1992
Army, 20 Years
Retired Army Officer Logistician whom served 20+ years in the Army with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chris Butler
Class of 1989
National Guard, 20+ Years
Over 20 years with 4 years full time. I have been deployed to Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1989
National Guard, 20+ Years
Over 20 years with 4 years full time. I have been deployed to Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.
Daniel Jones
Class of 1987
Army, 22 Years
Retired in 2012 as SFC in the Logistic field. station in Hood, Germany, Huachuca, and last Gordon where I now live .
Class of 1987
Army, 22 Years
Retired in 2012 as SFC in the Logistic field. station in Hood, Germany, Huachuca, and last Gordon where I now live .
Desiree Davis
Class of 1988
Army Reserves, 4 Years
Commissioned as Captain in the US Army Reserves as a Field Services Veterinarian in 2014.
Class of 1988
Army Reserves, 4 Years
Commissioned as Captain in the US Army Reserves as a Field Services Veterinarian in 2014.
Ellis Harkins
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Military Intelligence Officer with 23 years
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Military Intelligence Officer with 23 years
Frankie McDaniel French
Class of 1988
Navy, 18 Years
I am a Chief Cryptologic Technician Administrator and currently assigned in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Class of 1988
Navy, 18 Years
I am a Chief Cryptologic Technician Administrator and currently assigned in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Freddie J. Westbrooks
Class of 1975
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
4 years Regular Army serving in Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA and Augsburg, Germany; 9 years Hawaii National Guard; 11 Army Reserve in Vancouver, WA. Retired with the rank of Major.
Class of 1975
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
4 years Regular Army serving in Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA and Augsburg, Germany; 9 years Hawaii National Guard; 11 Army Reserve in Vancouver, WA. Retired with the rank of Major.
Horace E. Saffore
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Cryptographic equipment technician.
Retired MSgt.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Cryptographic equipment technician.
Retired MSgt.
Jeffery McManus
Class of 1998
Army, 9 Years
He joined a year after highschool and has seen most of the world already. He's lived in Kentucky and Alaska. He has served 3 tours of duty, 2 of which were in Iraq and his 3rd is currently in Afghanistan.
Class of 1998
Army, 9 Years
He joined a year after highschool and has seen most of the world already. He's lived in Kentucky and Alaska. He has served 3 tours of duty, 2 of which were in Iraq and his 3rd is currently in Afghanistan.
Joe Spraggins
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Over 34 years service. Retired in June 2006
Rank Brigadier General
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Over 34 years service. Retired in June 2006
Rank Brigadier General
Karl J Petkovich
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Alabama Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves, Active Army: Aviation, Military Police, Ordnance, Force Management. Still serving.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Alabama Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves, Active Army: Aviation, Military Police, Ordnance, Force Management. Still serving.
Matt Mathis
Class of 1988
Air Force, 15 Years
I graduated from the Air Force Academy in 92 and attended Pilot Training. Currently I fly the RC-26, and have been all over the world. Currently Full Time Air National Guard in Montgomery.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 15 Years
I graduated from the Air Force Academy in 92 and attended Pilot Training. Currently I fly the RC-26, and have been all over the world. Currently Full Time Air National Guard in Montgomery.
Philip Bradberry
Class of 1976
Air Force, 12 Years
Became an officer through ROTC at Troy State university. Spent 12 years in the Personnel Career field serving in New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Alaska.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 12 Years
Became an officer through ROTC at Troy State university. Spent 12 years in the Personnel Career field serving in New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Alaska.
Philip Bradberry
Class of 1976
Air Force, 12 Years
Served in Personnel at Cannon AFB, New Mexiico; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Randolph AFB, Texas; and Eielson AFB, Alaska
Class of 1976
Air Force, 12 Years
Served in Personnel at Cannon AFB, New Mexiico; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Randolph AFB, Texas; and Eielson AFB, Alaska
Rickey Mann
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently serving as Flight Chief, Surgical Specialties Clinics.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently serving as Flight Chief, Surgical Specialties Clinics.
Robert Lynn Colley
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
8 years Active duty in Air Force Joined the Georgia Air National guard in 1988. Deployed to Kandahar in 2005,Bagram 2007 and Balad Iraq in 2009. Currently superintendant of Engineering 202 Engineering Installations Squadron Robins AFB Georgia. Rank of Chief Master Sergeant
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
8 years Active duty in Air Force Joined the Georgia Air National guard in 1988. Deployed to Kandahar in 2005,Bagram 2007 and Balad Iraq in 2009. Currently superintendant of Engineering 202 Engineering Installations Squadron Robins AFB Georgia. Rank of Chief Master Sergeant
Tara (Harkins) McAdoo
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Army June 16, 1988. I have achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four. I am an Electronic Maintenance Technician. I have served in Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, Fort Stewart, Fort Bragg and now Fort Gordon, Georgia where I am the Chief of the Warrant Officer Davison and Instructor/Writer.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Army June 16, 1988. I have achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four. I am an Electronic Maintenance Technician. I have served in Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, Fort Stewart, Fort Bragg and now Fort Gordon, Georgia where I am the Chief of the Warrant Officer Davison and Instructor/Writer.
Todd Boldin
Class of 1987
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in Desert Storm 1991. Enjoyed serving our country and seeing the world.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in Desert Storm 1991. Enjoyed serving our country and seeing the world.
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Our Benjamin Russell 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 Benjamin Russell High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Alexander City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!