Cary Grove High School Alumni
Cary, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Debby Knaack Debby Appleton | 1983 |
| Giovanni Adamo | 2021 |
| Gordon Kensgaard | 1970 |
| Jeanne Hrodey | 1969 |
| Lindsey Jakimauskas | 2013 |
| Michael Young | 1983 |
| Robert Trombatore | 1984 |
| Sara Pillnik | 1979 |
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
Bethany LeeAnn Baker
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
I was stationed onboard USS RONALD REAGAN, but was taken off and Stationed in a Helo Squadron due to prenancy, Im here now...
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
I was stationed onboard USS RONALD REAGAN, but was taken off and Stationed in a Helo Squadron due to prenancy, Im here now...
Casey Fitzgerald
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Bosnia and did two tours in Iraq and afghanistan
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Bosnia and did two tours in Iraq and afghanistan
Chad Spates
Class of 1993
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Supply Logistics Technician at Grand Forks AFB, ND
Class of 1993
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Supply Logistics Technician at Grand Forks AFB, ND
Christopher M. Roxhon
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
Enlisted as a Supply Specialist / PLL Clerk
Commissioned 2LT in 2000
Served four tours in Iraq as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander twice, and as a Brigade S-4.
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
Enlisted as a Supply Specialist / PLL Clerk
Commissioned 2LT in 2000
Served four tours in Iraq as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander twice, and as a Brigade S-4.
David W. Amendola
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in USAF 1989-2010, retired at rank of TSgt. Communications-Computer Systems Operator. Stationed in Iceland, Michigan, California, Korea, Italy, Turkey, Lousiana, Germany, and Florida. Participated in Cease-Fire Campaign of Persian Gulf War (1994) , Bosnia peacekeeping (1995-1998), Kosovo War (1999), Operation Southern Watch (2000), NATO Operation Crescent Guard (2003), NATO Operation Distinguished Games (2004).
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in USAF 1989-2010, retired at rank of TSgt. Communications-Computer Systems Operator. Stationed in Iceland, Michigan, California, Korea, Italy, Turkey, Lousiana, Germany, and Florida. Participated in Cease-Fire Campaign of Persian Gulf War (1994) , Bosnia peacekeeping (1995-1998), Kosovo War (1999), Operation Southern Watch (2000), NATO Operation Crescent Guard (2003), NATO Operation Distinguished Games (2004).
Joe Hartmann
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Army Ceremonial Unit
Conducted ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon and military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, etc.
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Army Ceremonial Unit
Conducted ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon and military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, etc.
John Kenneth Jonak
Class of 1991
Army, 14 Years
Active Army and Illinois National Guard. I have been on 3 deployments since 9/11 and am currently a Platoon Sergeant with A 2/122 FA.
Class of 1991
Army, 14 Years
Active Army and Illinois National Guard. I have been on 3 deployments since 9/11 and am currently a Platoon Sergeant with A 2/122 FA.
Kent Stromberg
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served at Fort Ord Calif and then Edgewood Arsenal Md
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served at Fort Ord Calif and then Edgewood Arsenal Md
Matt Gathman
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed on The USS FLINT in Alameda CA and The USS PRINCETON in San Diego CA. Honorably Discharged on Jan. 26, 1998.
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed on The USS FLINT in Alameda CA and The USS PRINCETON in San Diego CA. Honorably Discharged on Jan. 26, 1998.
Michael Frank
Class of 1987
Army, 17 Years
Still going. Enlisted as an Infantryman and progressed through a Field Artillery Officer until my present position as an Acquisition Officer (means I buy, test, and integrate all the new stuff). Deployed in support of Iraqi and Enduring (Afghanistan) Freedom a total of 4 times as well as 2 tours in Korea.
Class of 1987
Army, 17 Years
Still going. Enlisted as an Infantryman and progressed through a Field Artillery Officer until my present position as an Acquisition Officer (means I buy, test, and integrate all the new stuff). Deployed in support of Iraqi and Enduring (Afghanistan) Freedom a total of 4 times as well as 2 tours in Korea.
Michael Tutaj
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
im currently serving in iraq and is coming back home from my deployment. im currently an m1a1 armor tanker,
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
im currently serving in iraq and is coming back home from my deployment. im currently an m1a1 armor tanker,
Nate Cassidy
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Army Engineer 12B(Now 21B) and still going.
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Army Engineer 12B(Now 21B) and still going.
Patrick M. Bieneman
Class of 1966
Army, 20 Years
I served in the Infantry. Spent one tour in Vietnam. Retired after 18 1/2 years due to injuries related to my tour in VN.
Class of 1966
Army, 20 Years
I served in the Infantry. Spent one tour in Vietnam. Retired after 18 1/2 years due to injuries related to my tour in VN.
Richard Bishop
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Officer Candidate School Fort Benning, GA. Infantry Officer on the Korean DMZ.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Officer Candidate School Fort Benning, GA. Infantry Officer on the Korean DMZ.
Richard Bishop
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Went to Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA and then served on the Korean DMZ.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Went to Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA and then served on the Korean DMZ.
Robert Shanahan
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Nuclear Biological Chemical Officer
Operation Vigilant Warrior
MSG Operation: Europe & Africa
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Nuclear Biological Chemical Officer
Operation Vigilant Warrior
MSG Operation: Europe & Africa
Rodney J Schmidt
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Sgt, Military Police, Narcotics Investigation.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Sgt, Military Police, Narcotics Investigation.
Roger Deeringer
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served in Germany, 8th Maintenance Battalion, Gun Director Computer Repair. Made Spc. 5 in 16 months and seperated in May 1972
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served in Germany, 8th Maintenance Battalion, Gun Director Computer Repair. Made Spc. 5 in 16 months and seperated in May 1972
Roger Deeringer
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Almost 8 months of school. Honor Graduate - Gun Director Computer Repair - Abeerdean Proving Grounds - 1970. Assigned Hanau Germany. Honorable Discharge - 1972.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Almost 8 months of school. Honor Graduate - Gun Director Computer Repair - Abeerdean Proving Grounds - 1970. Assigned Hanau Germany. Honorable Discharge - 1972.
Thomas R. Yarber
Class of 1973
Army, 32 Years
I served as an Army Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Class of 1973
Army, 32 Years
I served as an Army Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
William Goodwin
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
Missile systems analyst, minuteman missiles. Whiteman AFB, Missouri
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
Missile systems analyst, minuteman missiles. Whiteman AFB, Missouri
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Our Cary Grove 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 Cary Grove High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Cary are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!