Burlington High School Alumni
Burlington, Vermont (VT)
Recent Members
| Christopher Washburn | 1966 |
| Kevin Gallagher | 1990 |
| Margaret Welch | 1982 |
| Mary Beaudin | 1975 |
| Paul Paul Dufault | 1976 |
| Robert Payne | 1982 |
| Victoria Heath | 1969 |
| Virgil Sonomos | 2020 |
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
Bruce Davidson
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned Officer with military service in Vietnam, OIF/OEF and Afghanistan
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned Officer with military service in Vietnam, OIF/OEF and Afghanistan
David Fortin
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Hospital Corpsman - Served with the US Marine Corps mostly. Set sails on several occasions however.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Hospital Corpsman - Served with the US Marine Corps mostly. Set sails on several occasions however.
David Lewis
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Medic and Chief Master Sergeant
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Medic and Chief Master Sergeant
Dr Howard Lapidow
Class of 1961
Navy, 2 Years
Staff dentist at Quantico Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Class of 1961
Navy, 2 Years
Staff dentist at Quantico Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Dwight Thompson
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force Security Service Radio Operator. Pakistan 1966-67. Kelly AFB 1969-69
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force Security Service Radio Operator. Pakistan 1966-67. Kelly AFB 1969-69
Dwight Thompson
Class of 1963
Navy, 16 Years
US Navy, retired on 22 years, Senior Chief Petty Officer. 3 Western Pacific Cruises
Class of 1963
Navy, 16 Years
US Navy, retired on 22 years, Senior Chief Petty Officer. 3 Western Pacific Cruises
Elizabeth St.Amour
Class of 1972
Navy, 12 Years
First female Steward/cook for officers. My first duty station was Naval War college Newport RI. It was where I was introduced to the Philippine culture, having a long history working as Stewards in the Navy other duty stations, Western Australia , Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Guam,Seattle, SanDiego, Alameda CA.
Class of 1972
Navy, 12 Years
First female Steward/cook for officers. My first duty station was Naval War college Newport RI. It was where I was introduced to the Philippine culture, having a long history working as Stewards in the Navy other duty stations, Western Australia , Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Guam,Seattle, SanDiego, Alameda CA.
Gary Bouchard
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Disbursement Accounting & Finance Specialist
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Disbursement Accounting & Finance Specialist
James E. Terhune
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Also Serviced 14 Years Army Gurad 29* in all
Heavy Equipment Mechainc
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Also Serviced 14 Years Army Gurad 29* in all
Heavy Equipment Mechainc
James P. Cushing
Class of 1988
Army, 19 Years
Veteran of the Gulf War
Have been in the Army for the last 19years
Served in Somali, Hatti
Stationed in Fort Stewart GA
Stationed in Fort Eustis VA
Class of 1988
Army, 19 Years
Veteran of the Gulf War
Have been in the Army for the last 19years
Served in Somali, Hatti
Stationed in Fort Stewart GA
Stationed in Fort Eustis VA
Joseph T Smith
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Retired 1998 Master Gunnery Sergeant
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Retired 1998 Master Gunnery Sergeant
Mark Goddette
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Submarines, Retired as a Master Chief Electronics Technician
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Submarines, Retired as a Master Chief Electronics Technician
Richard Couture
Class of 1990
National Guard, 20+ Years
17+yrs Army National Guard and 3yr Air National Guard, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran = RETIRED
Class of 1990
National Guard, 20+ Years
17+yrs Army National Guard and 3yr Air National Guard, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran = RETIRED
Sargent Cathrall
Class of 1957
Air Force, 9 Years
Ground Radio Technician
Scott AFB IL
St. Albans AFS VT
La Scie AS Nfld. Canada
Keesler AFB MS
Sandia Base Albuquerque NM
Tachikawa AB Japan
Kadena AB Okinawa
Class of 1957
Air Force, 9 Years
Ground Radio Technician
Scott AFB IL
St. Albans AFS VT
La Scie AS Nfld. Canada
Keesler AFB MS
Sandia Base Albuquerque NM
Tachikawa AB Japan
Kadena AB Okinawa
Tammy Bennett
Class of 1990
Army, 30 Years
Served for over 30 years with guard, reserve and active duty time combined.
Class of 1990
Army, 30 Years
Served for over 30 years with guard, reserve and active duty time combined.
Timothy E Terhune
Class of 1986
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 26 years in the Vermont & North Carolina Air Guard. Of the 26 years 11 were Active Duty, 6 were civilian technician and 9 years were traditional Guard. My AFSC's were 3P071, 6F051, and 3S271. I retired as a MSgt. E-7.
Class of 1986
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 26 years in the Vermont & North Carolina Air Guard. Of the 26 years 11 were Active Duty, 6 were civilian technician and 9 years were traditional Guard. My AFSC's were 3P071, 6F051, and 3S271. I retired as a MSgt. E-7.
Wayne Wilcox
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Raioman on board the USS IntrepidCVS 11 During Viet Nam
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Raioman on board the USS IntrepidCVS 11 During Viet Nam
Wesley F. Smith
Class of 1968
Air Force, 14 Years
December 1970, joined the United States Air Force. Wesley had a highly successful military career. He was trained as a Security Policeman; promoted well ahead of his peers. He served at Westover AFB, MA; Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand; Loring AFB, ME; USAF Security Police Academy, Lackland AFB, TX; Pease AFB, NH; and Andersen AFB, Guam; with temporary assignments in Okinawa, Philippines, and Australia. He served in numerous capacities including Flight Chief, Shift Commander, Security Superintendent, and First Sergeant, as well as Instructor and Instructor Supervisor at the USAF Security Police Academy. Additional duties included Security Advisor to the Wing Battle Staffs of both Pease AFB, NH and Andersen AFB, Guam; as well as Security Advisor to General Rubin Autry, Commander, 3rd Air Division, Andersen AFB, Guam. Military honors include Master Instructor Certification and Distinguished Graduate from the Air Training Command Noncommissioned Officers Academy. Wesley took advantage of every available educational opportunity and ultimately graduated Cum. Laude from the University of New Hampshire, School for Lifelong Learning in 1981 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Behavior. He also completed two Associate Degrees with the Community College of the Air Force in Police Science and Instructor in Technology. Wesley’s military decorations include: two Air Force Meritorious Service Medals; two Air Force Commendation Medals; the Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with a “V” for valor in combat and one silver oak leaf cluster; the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters; the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with two Campaign Stars; the Air Force Longevity Award Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters; the noncommissioned Officers Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon; the Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon with Star; the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. While stationed in Thailand in 1972, Wesley was struck down with Rheumatic Heart Disease and almost died. During his recovery at USAF Regional Hospital, Clark AB, Philippines, he met Corazon, his future wife. In 1984, Wesley decided to end his military career at fourteen years, a decision he questioned for the rest of his life.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 14 Years
December 1970, joined the United States Air Force. Wesley had a highly successful military career. He was trained as a Security Policeman; promoted well ahead of his peers. He served at Westover AFB, MA; Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand; Loring AFB, ME; USAF Security Police Academy, Lackland AFB, TX; Pease AFB, NH; and Andersen AFB, Guam; with temporary assignments in Okinawa, Philippines, and Australia. He served in numerous capacities including Flight Chief, Shift Commander, Security Superintendent, and First Sergeant, as well as Instructor and Instructor Supervisor at the USAF Security Police Academy. Additional duties included Security Advisor to the Wing Battle Staffs of both Pease AFB, NH and Andersen AFB, Guam; as well as Security Advisor to General Rubin Autry, Commander, 3rd Air Division, Andersen AFB, Guam. Military honors include Master Instructor Certification and Distinguished Graduate from the Air Training Command Noncommissioned Officers Academy. Wesley took advantage of every available educational opportunity and ultimately graduated Cum. Laude from the University of New Hampshire, School for Lifelong Learning in 1981 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Behavior. He also completed two Associate Degrees with the Community College of the Air Force in Police Science and Instructor in Technology. Wesley’s military decorations include: two Air Force Meritorious Service Medals; two Air Force Commendation Medals; the Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with a “V” for valor in combat and one silver oak leaf cluster; the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters; the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with two Campaign Stars; the Air Force Longevity Award Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters; the noncommissioned Officers Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon; the Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon with Star; the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. While stationed in Thailand in 1972, Wesley was struck down with Rheumatic Heart Disease and almost died. During his recovery at USAF Regional Hospital, Clark AB, Philippines, he met Corazon, his future wife. In 1984, Wesley decided to end his military career at fourteen years, a decision he questioned for the rest of his life.
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Our Burlington 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 Burlington High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Burlington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!