Central High School Alumni
Capitol Heights, Maryland (MD)
Recent Members
| Alecia Wallace | 1992 |
| Alim Branch | 2011 |
| Angelo Westfield | 2010 |
| Bijoux Djossou | 2019 |
| Lori Daley | 1984 |
| Naomi Holmes | 2023 |
| Paul Tatham | 1965 |
| Raheem Watts | 2017 |
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
Bill Metzdorf
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Retired LTC USA; 3 BDE Chaplain MDARNG 1985-2001; Chaplain Arlington National Cemetery 1989-2001; 3 BDE Chaplain CAARNG 2001-2006; Chaplain Pentagon Search & Recovery Team 2001; Senior Chaplain Operation Noble Eagle III Task Force Guardian, Fort Sam Houston, San Antoino TX 2003-2004; Director Marriage Enrichment Program CAARNG 2005-2006.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Retired LTC USA; 3 BDE Chaplain MDARNG 1985-2001; Chaplain Arlington National Cemetery 1989-2001; 3 BDE Chaplain CAARNG 2001-2006; Chaplain Pentagon Search & Recovery Team 2001; Senior Chaplain Operation Noble Eagle III Task Force Guardian, Fort Sam Houston, San Antoino TX 2003-2004; Director Marriage Enrichment Program CAARNG 2005-2006.
Boyd Brannan
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years, stationed in Europe, SEA, Alaska and bases within the Main USA. Flying status and have flown with Presidents and Chiefs of State. Very recognized military career. After military retirement, worked with military defense contractors. Now fully retired.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years, stationed in Europe, SEA, Alaska and bases within the Main USA. Flying status and have flown with Presidents and Chiefs of State. Very recognized military career. After military retirement, worked with military defense contractors. Now fully retired.
Carl S. Ivy
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
USS NIMITZ-Plank Owner
Comm. Naval Telecommunications Command-DC
NavRes- DC
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
USS NIMITZ-Plank Owner
Comm. Naval Telecommunications Command-DC
NavRes- DC
Charles Tracy Moore
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Code Intercept Radio Operator
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Code Intercept Radio Operator
David Setzer
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Submarine SONAR technician, USS John Adams (SSBN 620, USS Archerfish (SSN 678)
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Submarine SONAR technician, USS John Adams (SSBN 620, USS Archerfish (SSN 678)
Diana (Kupari) Fongemie
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20 Years
While in the Air Force, I was a Cryogenics Fluids Production Specialist (LOX Plant), Civil Engineering Refrigeration/Air conditioning Specialist, Fuels Technician (POL). I spent most of my career at overseas bases in both Europe and the Pacific. I was in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Northern Watch, Southern Watch among others. After retiring from the military, I went into the Security career field as a Department of Defense employee. I also worked as a contractor with Lockheed Martin Flight Test at Holloman AFB NM. My last assignment was Wing IP at Incirlik AB Turkey (2014 - 2016). I'm retired now.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20 Years
While in the Air Force, I was a Cryogenics Fluids Production Specialist (LOX Plant), Civil Engineering Refrigeration/Air conditioning Specialist, Fuels Technician (POL). I spent most of my career at overseas bases in both Europe and the Pacific. I was in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Northern Watch, Southern Watch among others. After retiring from the military, I went into the Security career field as a Department of Defense employee. I also worked as a contractor with Lockheed Martin Flight Test at Holloman AFB NM. My last assignment was Wing IP at Incirlik AB Turkey (2014 - 2016). I'm retired now.
Eugene C Simpson
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Dessert Storm, Dessert Shield
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Dessert Storm, Dessert Shield
Gary Lynn Hortch
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Navy Air
CVA-62 USS Independence
1964-1966
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Navy Air
CVA-62 USS Independence
1964-1966
Jeff Baker
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
United States Air Force
Administrative Specialist
Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), South Vietnam
1970-1974
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
United States Air Force
Administrative Specialist
Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), South Vietnam
1970-1974
Jeff Riedesel (Jolly Green Giant)
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
1 year electronics school, Keesler AFB, MS
1 year Minute Man Missle Communication Minot AFB, North Dakota.
2 Years B-52H Electronic Countermeasures, Minot AFB, North Dakota
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
1 year electronics school, Keesler AFB, MS
1 year Minute Man Missle Communication Minot AFB, North Dakota.
2 Years B-52H Electronic Countermeasures, Minot AFB, North Dakota
Leon Fletcher
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Communication System Tech. and Aircraft Maintenance Tech.
Desert Storm/Desert Shield Veteran
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Communication System Tech. and Aircraft Maintenance Tech.
Desert Storm/Desert Shield Veteran
LT. Seri bosse
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Intelligence Officer stationed out of west virginia at the 38th RSG..
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Intelligence Officer stationed out of west virginia at the 38th RSG..
LTC (Retired) Jonathan "Speedy" Watson
Class of 1983
Army, 23 Years
A multifunctional logistician with a battlefield focus.
Class of 1983
Army, 23 Years
A multifunctional logistician with a battlefield focus.
Mark Myers
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
1SG Mark Myers started his military career in 1985, he went into the Army’s 81st Airborne buddy system with Curtis Knowles, also a Central Alum. His tour of duty started at Fort Bragg North Carolina, he’s toured places like; Korea, Germany, Massachusetts, Virginia and finally back to Fort Bragg, NC. He's had the opportunity to protect and serve in Dessert Storm, Dessert Shield, and Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom Wars. Marks official retirement date is approaching this October 09, which he has already started his out processing (YEAH). For his outstanding accomplishments in the Afghan war, Mark was awarded the bronze star. Mark currently resides in Fayetteville, NC and is married with two handsome boys and a deacon at his church. (go Mark, from Lil sis)
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
1SG Mark Myers started his military career in 1985, he went into the Army’s 81st Airborne buddy system with Curtis Knowles, also a Central Alum. His tour of duty started at Fort Bragg North Carolina, he’s toured places like; Korea, Germany, Massachusetts, Virginia and finally back to Fort Bragg, NC. He's had the opportunity to protect and serve in Dessert Storm, Dessert Shield, and Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom Wars. Marks official retirement date is approaching this October 09, which he has already started his out processing (YEAH). For his outstanding accomplishments in the Afghan war, Mark was awarded the bronze star. Mark currently resides in Fayetteville, NC and is married with two handsome boys and a deacon at his church. (go Mark, from Lil sis)
Michael L Daley
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Acft -Electro-Environmental System Tech,USAF Thunderbird Demonstration Team Black Bird Maintenance Crew.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Acft -Electro-Environmental System Tech,USAF Thunderbird Demonstration Team Black Bird Maintenance Crew.
Monica (Bell) Person
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Staff Sergeant - Visual Information Specialist - Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Staff Sergeant - Visual Information Specialist - Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran
Monica Person (Bell)
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Honorably Discharged Veteran of Desert Storm. Member of the "Women in Military Service for America Memorial." Served at USSPACECOM, AFSPACECOM, NORAD, US AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Honorably Discharged Veteran of Desert Storm. Member of the "Women in Military Service for America Memorial." Served at USSPACECOM, AFSPACECOM, NORAD, US AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Monica Person (Bell)
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Seved 10 years. Honorably Discharged Veteran of Desert Storm. Member of the "Women in Military Service for America Memorial." Served at USSPACECOM, AFSPACECOM, NORAD, US AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Seved 10 years. Honorably Discharged Veteran of Desert Storm. Member of the "Women in Military Service for America Memorial." Served at USSPACECOM, AFSPACECOM, NORAD, US AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Ron Jenkins
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
1966-1970 Army Security Agency: Ft. Devens MA, Kagnew Station, Asmara, Ethiopia (Eritrea), Two Rock Ranch Station, Petaluma CA
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
1966-1970 Army Security Agency: Ft. Devens MA, Kagnew Station, Asmara, Ethiopia (Eritrea), Two Rock Ranch Station, Petaluma CA
Steven Mowery
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corps. Duty Station: Indian Head, Maryland; Alameda, California; Kaneohe, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Sasebo, Japan, Portsmouth, Virginia. Retired Jan. 1994
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corps. Duty Station: Indian Head, Maryland; Alameda, California; Kaneohe, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Sasebo, Japan, Portsmouth, Virginia. Retired Jan. 1994
Vincent King Jr.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the Air Force for 6 and half years (2001-2008) as a Public Affairs Officer.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the Air Force for 6 and half years (2001-2008) as a Public Affairs Officer.
William Brown
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Administrative Management Specialist
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Administrative Management Specialist
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Our Central 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 Central High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Capitol Heights are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!