Carmel High School Alumni
Carmel, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Adrianna Beers | 2021 |
| Aiyana Denoyelles | 2016 |
| Brandon Chin | 2014 |
| Candace Rae | 2003 |
| Deanna Hafidi Deanna Cheney | 1988 |
| Janet O’connor | 1983 |
| Matthew Perez Matthew Perez | 2019 |
| Michael Lesser | 1972 |
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
3thClass Cadet. Chrisy Chantarasopak
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 1 Years
US.coast Guard Academy
3th Class Cadet. Chrisy Chantarasopak
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Developing Leaders of Character
NewLondon , Connecticut
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 1 Years
US.coast Guard Academy
3th Class Cadet. Chrisy Chantarasopak
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Developing Leaders of Character
NewLondon , Connecticut
A. Peter (Pete) Walter
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1970-75 - Aviation Ordnance Tech VMO 1 New River NC, VMCJ 1 Iwakuni, Japan, Detachments Okinawa, Taiwan, Phillipine Islands, Vietnam. Ended in Yuma AZ. at MCAS Station Weapons Battallion. Got out in Yuma in 1975.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1970-75 - Aviation Ordnance Tech VMO 1 New River NC, VMCJ 1 Iwakuni, Japan, Detachments Okinawa, Taiwan, Phillipine Islands, Vietnam. Ended in Yuma AZ. at MCAS Station Weapons Battallion. Got out in Yuma in 1975.
Andrew Guckian
Class of 1999
National Guard, 10 Years
Full Time Staff for 1156 Engineer Company
Class of 1999
National Guard, 10 Years
Full Time Staff for 1156 Engineer Company
Anthonmy (Bill) Tormey
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent first10 years as a pararescueman and my second t3n years as an officer and weapons controller in ground TACS and flying on board the AWACS airplane
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent first10 years as a pararescueman and my second t3n years as an officer and weapons controller in ground TACS and flying on board the AWACS airplane
arnold winkler
Class of 1952
Air Force, 12 Years
mitilaryadvisior to viet nam gov memberof b52 crew sac gunner b52/b66/b45
Class of 1952
Air Force, 12 Years
mitilaryadvisior to viet nam gov memberof b52 crew sac gunner b52/b66/b45
BG Peter Whalen
Class of 1983
Army Reserves, 34 Years
Military Intelligence officer.
Class of 1983
Army Reserves, 34 Years
Military Intelligence officer.
Brad Willette
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Army Reserve (Retired)
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Army Reserve (Retired)
Captain Thomas J. Carter
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Captain Thomas John Carter is a native of New York and entered the United States Army as an Enlisted Solider in 1973. His enlisted service was spent with The 82nd Finance Company, 82nd Airborne Division; 1st PPSD, First Corps Support Command; Company A, 826 Military Intelligence Battalion; First United States Army Area Intelligence Center and School, Sixth United States Army Area Intelligence School; The United States Army Intelligence Center and School, Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group, (Airborne); the Defense Intelligence Agency,(DIA)and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, The Pentagon; where he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was the Distinguished Leadership Graduate of the First Corp Support Command Leadership School. Upon receiving a Direct Commission as an Infantry Officer, Captain Carter graduated from the Infantry Officers Basic Course as a Second Lieutenant.
Other early assignments were Adjutant, 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington; Heavy Weapons/Mortar Platoon Leader, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Pathfinder Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Executive Officer and Company Commander, 4th Airborne Company, 4th Airborne Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Records Management Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, The Pentagon; Assistant Adjutant, 12th Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Arlington Heights, Illinois; Executive Officer, Officer of the Reserve Components Advisor, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Georgia and Operations and Security Officer, 1018th Reception Battalion. Prior to his retirement in 1996 Captain Carter was the Operations Officer (S-3), Lanes Training Battalion, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
His education includes the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Force Development Officers Course, and the Combined Arms Service Staff School. He also graduated from the Budget Managers, Training Managers, Personnel Managers and Mobilization Managers Officers Course. He is Airborne, Pathfinder and Mortar Officer qualified. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business form Pace University, and in enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program.
His awards include the Army Commendation Medal (2), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, The National Defense Service Medal (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation (Army - Air Force), Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Parachute Badge.
Captain Carter is regimentally affiliated with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. (Airborne) (Pathfinders)
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Captain Thomas John Carter is a native of New York and entered the United States Army as an Enlisted Solider in 1973. His enlisted service was spent with The 82nd Finance Company, 82nd Airborne Division; 1st PPSD, First Corps Support Command; Company A, 826 Military Intelligence Battalion; First United States Army Area Intelligence Center and School, Sixth United States Army Area Intelligence School; The United States Army Intelligence Center and School, Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group, (Airborne); the Defense Intelligence Agency,(DIA)and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, The Pentagon; where he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was the Distinguished Leadership Graduate of the First Corp Support Command Leadership School. Upon receiving a Direct Commission as an Infantry Officer, Captain Carter graduated from the Infantry Officers Basic Course as a Second Lieutenant.
Other early assignments were Adjutant, 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington; Heavy Weapons/Mortar Platoon Leader, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Pathfinder Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Executive Officer and Company Commander, 4th Airborne Company, 4th Airborne Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Records Management Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, The Pentagon; Assistant Adjutant, 12th Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Arlington Heights, Illinois; Executive Officer, Officer of the Reserve Components Advisor, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Georgia and Operations and Security Officer, 1018th Reception Battalion. Prior to his retirement in 1996 Captain Carter was the Operations Officer (S-3), Lanes Training Battalion, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
His education includes the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Force Development Officers Course, and the Combined Arms Service Staff School. He also graduated from the Budget Managers, Training Managers, Personnel Managers and Mobilization Managers Officers Course. He is Airborne, Pathfinder and Mortar Officer qualified. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business form Pace University, and in enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program.
His awards include the Army Commendation Medal (2), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, The National Defense Service Medal (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation (Army - Air Force), Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Parachute Badge.
Captain Carter is regimentally affiliated with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. (Airborne) (Pathfinders)
Christopher A. Piazza
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Infantry Marine (0369) -- Curently a Detachment Commandar at US Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Infantry Marine (0369) -- Curently a Detachment Commandar at US Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador.
David A. Holland
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Parris Island trained, served at MCAS El Toro, Camp Kinser Okinawa, and MCFC Kansas City.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Parris Island trained, served at MCAS El Toro, Camp Kinser Okinawa, and MCFC Kansas City.
Donna J. Marquis Mirabelli
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Training manager for aircraft maintenance
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Training manager for aircraft maintenance
Edward A. young
Class of 1985
Army, 12 Years
1985-1988 Served at Fort Knox Kentucky; Kitzingen, West Germany. as an M1 Abrams Tank Gunner. 1988-1992 Fort Leonard Wood as Combat Engineer. 1992-1997 Army Personell Clerk Supervisor. Rank: Sergeant
Class of 1985
Army, 12 Years
1985-1988 Served at Fort Knox Kentucky; Kitzingen, West Germany. as an M1 Abrams Tank Gunner. 1988-1992 Fort Leonard Wood as Combat Engineer. 1992-1997 Army Personell Clerk Supervisor. Rank: Sergeant
Evans, Russell C.
Class of 1960
Navy, 8 Years
Served as Combat Photographer Viet Nam
1968 PH-2
Class of 1960
Navy, 8 Years
Served as Combat Photographer Viet Nam
1968 PH-2
Frank J. Mirra Jr.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aviation Maintenance Administration VMA-223, VMAQ-4 Cherry Point, NC Operation Decisive Endeavor and Deliberate Guard; Aviano, Italy Sept 1996-March 1997.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aviation Maintenance Administration VMA-223, VMAQ-4 Cherry Point, NC Operation Decisive Endeavor and Deliberate Guard; Aviano, Italy Sept 1996-March 1997.
Greg Hansen
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
Serving in iraq at a detainee fascility (brig) in Aug.
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
Serving in iraq at a detainee fascility (brig) in Aug.
James R. Patterson
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from USN SeaBees May 2008 after 24 years 11 months. Engineer Aid first class.
Five years active duty including 360 days in the Middle East from September 2006 to September 2007.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from USN SeaBees May 2008 after 24 years 11 months. Engineer Aid first class.
Five years active duty including 360 days in the Middle East from September 2006 to September 2007.
Joe Mirra
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 5 Years
US Marine Security Guard in Vienna, Austria and Asuncion, Paraguay. Radio Operator in Okinowa, Japan and South Korea.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 5 Years
US Marine Security Guard in Vienna, Austria and Asuncion, Paraguay. Radio Operator in Okinowa, Japan and South Korea.
John Del Campo
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned: Ensign, United States Navy Reserve, November 1981
Source: Naval Aviation Schools Command - Aviation Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, Florida
Transferred to Retired Reserve: December 2009
Permanent Rank: Commander (O-5)
Service: 28 years, including active duty special work, National Military Command Center, Pentagon, and three mobilizations: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom
Medals and Awards: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Achievement Medal and Joint Staff Identification Badge
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Commissioned: Ensign, United States Navy Reserve, November 1981
Source: Naval Aviation Schools Command - Aviation Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, Florida
Transferred to Retired Reserve: December 2009
Permanent Rank: Commander (O-5)
Service: 28 years, including active duty special work, National Military Command Center, Pentagon, and three mobilizations: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom
Medals and Awards: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Achievement Medal and Joint Staff Identification Badge
John Lyden
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
One tour in Vietnam 1067-1968;First Marine Air
Wing Hms 13, Chi Lau.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
One tour in Vietnam 1067-1968;First Marine Air
Wing Hms 13, Chi Lau.
Laurier "Law" Bosse' Jr
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 10 Years
4 yrs Active Duty (Kuwait, Okinawa, Japan) 6 yrs Reserve Duty (Norway, NATO Forces)
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 10 Years
4 yrs Active Duty (Kuwait, Okinawa, Japan) 6 yrs Reserve Duty (Norway, NATO Forces)
Leah Tess (Hofmann) Dennis
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
USMA, West Point, NY; Fort Jackson, SC - OBC; Fort Lewis, WA - Company XO, Personnel Services Battalion S1, G1 Officer Strength Manager, I Corps Protocol
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
USMA, West Point, NY; Fort Jackson, SC - OBC; Fort Lewis, WA - Company XO, Personnel Services Battalion S1, G1 Officer Strength Manager, I Corps Protocol
Leah Tess (Hofmann) Dennis
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
USMA, West Point, NY; Fort Jackson, SC - OBC; Fort Lewis, WA - Company XO, Personnel Services Battalion S1, G1 Officer Strength Manager, I Corps Protocol
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
USMA, West Point, NY; Fort Jackson, SC - OBC; Fort Lewis, WA - Company XO, Personnel Services Battalion S1, G1 Officer Strength Manager, I Corps Protocol
Lt.JG Chrisy C. ( USCG )
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 6 Years
U.S. Coast Guard
Naval Aviation Training
NAS Pensacola / Naval Air station ~ Pensacola,FL
Mechanical Engineering USCG.
USCG.Aviator / Pilot
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 6 Years
U.S. Coast Guard
Naval Aviation Training
NAS Pensacola / Naval Air station ~ Pensacola,FL
Mechanical Engineering USCG.
USCG.Aviator / Pilot
Luke Hofmann
Class of 1994
Army, 12 Years
USMA, West Point
Fort Jackson, SC Training Officer, Aide de Camp
Fort Bliss TX, Army Surgeon--resident physician
Class of 1994
Army, 12 Years
USMA, West Point
Fort Jackson, SC Training Officer, Aide de Camp
Fort Bliss TX, Army Surgeon--resident physician
Michael J Hanrahan
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Fort Jackson, S.C.
Fort Bliss, TX
Bravo, 3RD, 59TH ADA Germany
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Fort Jackson, S.C.
Fort Bliss, TX
Bravo, 3RD, 59TH ADA Germany
MMFA(SU) GILBERT, USN
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
MACHINIST MATE-SUBMARINES(AUXILARY)
USS PHILADELPHIA SSN 690
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
MACHINIST MATE-SUBMARINES(AUXILARY)
USS PHILADELPHIA SSN 690
Roland (RJ) Benson Jr
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years, during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Enduring Freedom, as a HealthCare Administrative Specialist; Defense Meritorius Service Medal, NY State Conspicious Service Medal. Retired in 2003.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years, during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Enduring Freedom, as a HealthCare Administrative Specialist; Defense Meritorius Service Medal, NY State Conspicious Service Medal. Retired in 2003.
Thomas Carter
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Captain Thomas John Carter is a native of New York and entered the United States Army as an Enlisted Solider in 1973. His enlisted service was spent with The 82nd Finance Company, 82nd Airborne Division; 1st PPSD, First Corps Support Command; Company A, 826 Military Intelligence Battalion; First United States Army Area Intelligence Center and School, Sixth United States Army Area Intelligence School; The United States Army Intelligence Center and School, Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group, (Airborne); the Defense Intelligence Agency,(DIA)and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, The Pentagon; where he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was the Distinguished Leadership Graduate of the First Corp Support Command Leadership School. Upon receiving a Direct Commission as an Infantry Officer, Captain Carter graduated from the Infantry Officers Basic Course as a Second Lieutenant.
Other early assignments were Adjutant, 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington; Heavy Weapons/Mortar Platoon Leader, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Pathfinder Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Executive Officer and Company Commander, 4th Airborne Company, 4th Airborne Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Records Management Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, The Pentagon; Assistant Adjutant, 12th Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Arlington Heights, Illinois; and Executive Officer, Officer of the Reserve Components Advisor, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Georgia and the Operations and Security Officer, 1018th Reception Battalion. Prior to his retirement in 1996 Captain Carter was the Operations Officer (S-3), Lanes Training Battalion, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
His education includes the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Force Development Officers Course, and the Combined Arms Service Staff School. He also graduated from the Budget Managers, Training Managers, Personnel Managers and Mobilization Managers Officers Course. He is Airborne, Pathfinder and Mortar Officer qualified. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business form Pace University, and in enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program.
His awards include the Army Commendation Medal (2), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, The National Defense Service Medal (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation (Army - Air Force), Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Parachute Badge.
Captain Carter is regimentally affiliated with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. (Airborne) (Pathfinders)
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Captain Thomas John Carter is a native of New York and entered the United States Army as an Enlisted Solider in 1973. His enlisted service was spent with The 82nd Finance Company, 82nd Airborne Division; 1st PPSD, First Corps Support Command; Company A, 826 Military Intelligence Battalion; First United States Army Area Intelligence Center and School, Sixth United States Army Area Intelligence School; The United States Army Intelligence Center and School, Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group, (Airborne); the Defense Intelligence Agency,(DIA)and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, The Pentagon; where he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was the Distinguished Leadership Graduate of the First Corp Support Command Leadership School. Upon receiving a Direct Commission as an Infantry Officer, Captain Carter graduated from the Infantry Officers Basic Course as a Second Lieutenant.
Other early assignments were Adjutant, 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington; Heavy Weapons/Mortar Platoon Leader, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Pathfinder Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Executive Officer and Company Commander, 4th Airborne Company, 4th Airborne Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Records Management Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, The Pentagon; Assistant Adjutant, 12th Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Arlington Heights, Illinois; and Executive Officer, Officer of the Reserve Components Advisor, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Georgia and the Operations and Security Officer, 1018th Reception Battalion. Prior to his retirement in 1996 Captain Carter was the Operations Officer (S-3), Lanes Training Battalion, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
His education includes the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Force Development Officers Course, and the Combined Arms Service Staff School. He also graduated from the Budget Managers, Training Managers, Personnel Managers and Mobilization Managers Officers Course. He is Airborne, Pathfinder and Mortar Officer qualified. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business form Pace University, and in enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program.
His awards include the Army Commendation Medal (2), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, The National Defense Service Medal (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation (Army - Air Force), Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Parachute Badge.
Captain Carter is regimentally affiliated with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. (Airborne) (Pathfinders)
Tyler Hayden
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
SGT,2 tours to iraq,with 2nd plt Bravo company 2-23 inf 4-2 ID
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
SGT,2 tours to iraq,with 2nd plt Bravo company 2-23 inf 4-2 ID
US.CoastGuard 3c/Cadet.Chrisy C.
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 1 Years
3thClass Cadet ~ Aeronautical Engineering&
Naval Architecture~Hotel company
Also a member of WOMEN's Crew Team
Varsity Eight !!
US.CGA NEW LONDON CT.
Class of 2005
Coast Guard, 1 Years
3thClass Cadet ~ Aeronautical Engineering&
Naval Architecture~Hotel company
Also a member of WOMEN's Crew Team
Varsity Eight !!
US.CGA NEW LONDON CT.
William H Schallock
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Naval Aviation Squadrons VA-42 NAS Oceanna 1969 to 1971 , VA_35 Cruise on USS America to Vietnam 1972-73.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Naval Aviation Squadrons VA-42 NAS Oceanna 1969 to 1971 , VA_35 Cruise on USS America to Vietnam 1972-73.
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Our Carmel 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 Carmel High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Carmel are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!