Bloomington High School Alumni
Bloomington, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Angelica Walker | 2011 |
| Daniel (dan) Pitcher | 1967 |
| Janeen Hodgson | 1982 |
| Jeannie Taylor | 1965 |
| Judy Shoup | 1965 |
| Marquis Mosely | 1993 |
| Mike Smith | 1989 |
| Tim Wood | 1978 |
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
Bruce Still Jr
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
National Guard for four years, left for Active Duty servered with the 101st Aiborne Divison in Iraq in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Medically Discharged for injuries that occured in combat.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
National Guard for four years, left for Active Duty servered with the 101st Aiborne Divison in Iraq in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Medically Discharged for injuries that occured in combat.
Cassidy Cleinmark
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Im an Avionics Tech. on the AV8-B Harrier. stationed in Yuma, AZ and have currently served 3 years.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Im an Avionics Tech. on the AV8-B Harrier. stationed in Yuma, AZ and have currently served 3 years.
Cathy Thomas
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Served at Fort Sill OK Fort Mcllellen ALA Caserma Ederle Vicenza Italia due ani.
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Served at Fort Sill OK Fort Mcllellen ALA Caserma Ederle Vicenza Italia due ani.
Charles Tracey
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
After ROTC scholarship to UofI, 21 years active duty and reserves, retired in 2010.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
After ROTC scholarship to UofI, 21 years active duty and reserves, retired in 2010.
Christopher Linski
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Medically retired in 2007 as an Infantry Sergeant after two combat tours to Iraq.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Medically retired in 2007 as an Infantry Sergeant after two combat tours to Iraq.
Cindy (Hammond) Taylor
Class of 2003
Air Force, 7 Years
I have been in the Air Force for 7 1/2 years as a Security Forces Member (Military Police). Once this tenure is up, I will have been in for 8 1/2 years.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 7 Years
I have been in the Air Force for 7 1/2 years as a Security Forces Member (Military Police). Once this tenure is up, I will have been in for 8 1/2 years.
Dana Steinke
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Aircraft weapon systems and fire control on the F-106 and AC-130. Stationed in Japan, Thailand, and numerous stateside bases.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Aircraft weapon systems and fire control on the F-106 and AC-130. Stationed in Japan, Thailand, and numerous stateside bases.
Deonte D. Person
Class of 2008
Army, 4 Years
I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wa. Served two tours in Afghanistan. Left the Army Dec 21, 2012. Now I'm in the Army National Guard until 2017.
Class of 2008
Army, 4 Years
I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wa. Served two tours in Afghanistan. Left the Army Dec 21, 2012. Now I'm in the Army National Guard until 2017.
Dirk Howard
Class of 1965
Air Force, 5 Years
Stationed at Lackland AFB, TX - Lowery AFB, CO - Clinton Sherman AFB, OK - Little Rock AFB, AR - Keesler AFB, MS - Nellis AFB, NV. I worked on B-52's, B-58's and F-111's as a Bomb/Nav and Radar technician.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 5 Years
Stationed at Lackland AFB, TX - Lowery AFB, CO - Clinton Sherman AFB, OK - Little Rock AFB, AR - Keesler AFB, MS - Nellis AFB, NV. I worked on B-52's, B-58's and F-111's as a Bomb/Nav and Radar technician.
Dirk Howard
Class of 1965
Air Force, 6 Years
Stationed at Lackland, Lowery, Clinton-Sherman, Keesler, Little Rock, and Nellis. B/N systems on B-52, B-58, and F-111A.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 6 Years
Stationed at Lackland, Lowery, Clinton-Sherman, Keesler, Little Rock, and Nellis. B/N systems on B-52, B-58, and F-111A.
dustin wyatt
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
i graduated in 2005, and shortly after found myself in the united states marine corps. i have been in for 4 years now, i re-enlisted in dec. 2007 for another 4 years. i have done 3 combat tours in iraq and am happily married
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
i graduated in 2005, and shortly after found myself in the united states marine corps. i have been in for 4 years now, i re-enlisted in dec. 2007 for another 4 years. i have done 3 combat tours in iraq and am happily married
Elaine M. Nussbaum
Class of 1998
National Guard, 15 Years
Illinois Army National Guard
OIF (2004-2005) Transportation Company platoon leader, 1544th TC (spt. 1st CAV DIV)
OEF (2013-2014) Brigade property manager, ISAF-BEST-A12 / 10BKPanc (spt. 101st ABN DIV)
Class of 1998
National Guard, 15 Years
Illinois Army National Guard
OIF (2004-2005) Transportation Company platoon leader, 1544th TC (spt. 1st CAV DIV)
OEF (2013-2014) Brigade property manager, ISAF-BEST-A12 / 10BKPanc (spt. 101st ABN DIV)
Erik Jaspers
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Continuing to serve after 22 years of service and 2 tours to Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan. Erik is now living in California and is assigned to the 11th MP BDE.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Continuing to serve after 22 years of service and 2 tours to Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan. Erik is now living in California and is assigned to the 11th MP BDE.
Erik Jon Jaspers
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Member of the three tour club. Finally on the road to retirement. I cant say I have enjoyed every moment of it, but I have great pride in serving.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Member of the three tour club. Finally on the road to retirement. I cant say I have enjoyed every moment of it, but I have great pride in serving.
Geoff Jackson
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear reactor operator on an attack submarine - USS Queenfish (SSN651)
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear reactor operator on an attack submarine - USS Queenfish (SSN651)
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Our Bloomington 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 Bloomington High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Bloomington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!