Chippewa Valley High School Alumni
Clinton Township, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
Alexis Katopodes | 2020 |
Andrew Delia | 1996 |
Bob Bishop | 1997 |
Denise Lenders | 1978 |
Jody L Garza Jody L Garza | 1996 |
John Cox | 2001 |
Keana Thomas Keana Thomas | 2013 |
Susan Lipp | 1974 |
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
Amara Rae Timberlake
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
Stationed onboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) deployed to Persian Gulf and Western Pacific
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
Stationed onboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) deployed to Persian Gulf and Western Pacific
Andrew Chapoton
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently in the 82nd airborne, have served two tours in Iraq. Currently still in Iraq
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently in the 82nd airborne, have served two tours in Iraq. Currently still in Iraq
Anne Chapoton
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Joined Army two weeks after graduation. Spent majority of time in the 25th id....in Hawaii. Yeah I had it so rough. Started a trend....both my sister and brother joined after me
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Joined Army two weeks after graduation. Spent majority of time in the 25th id....in Hawaii. Yeah I had it so rough. Started a trend....both my sister and brother joined after me
Bernd R. Schimanski
Class of 1989
Army, 14 Years
I enlisted in the Army in 1989 and was on active duty until 1993. I then joined the Kentucky National Guard from 1993 until 2000. I again joined the Ky Nat. Guard in 2004 and am currently serving as an artilleryman in Iraq.
Class of 1989
Army, 14 Years
I enlisted in the Army in 1989 and was on active duty until 1993. I then joined the Kentucky National Guard from 1993 until 2000. I again joined the Ky Nat. Guard in 2004 and am currently serving as an artilleryman in Iraq.
Bernd Schimanski
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Served 4 years active army after highschool, followed by service in the Kentucky National Guard. A veteran of both Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Currently serving as an artillery gun chief with Charlie Battery, 2/138th Field Artillery in Bardstown, KY. Charlie Rock!
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Served 4 years active army after highschool, followed by service in the Kentucky National Guard. A veteran of both Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Currently serving as an artillery gun chief with Charlie Battery, 2/138th Field Artillery in Bardstown, KY. Charlie Rock!
Bill Little
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Aboard aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy CV 67. Aircraft Maintenance, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Aboard aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy CV 67. Aircraft Maintenance, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
Brandon Muehlhoff
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Lance Corporal Weapons Co, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. 2 deployments to Iraq, currently stateside.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Lance Corporal Weapons Co, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. 2 deployments to Iraq, currently stateside.
Chris Ryan
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
US Marine Corps Intelligence & Electronic Warfare Officer. Three combat tours supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
US Marine Corps Intelligence & Electronic Warfare Officer. Three combat tours supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm.
Craig Malinchak
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Im an Avaition Ordnance Tech on the AV-8B Harrier. Ive also worked on and deployed to Iraq with the EA-6B prowlers back in 2009 and 2010
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Im an Avaition Ordnance Tech on the AV-8B Harrier. Ive also worked on and deployed to Iraq with the EA-6B prowlers back in 2009 and 2010
Daniel Allmacher
Class of 1990
Army, 15 Years
Major US Army, Currently Serving in United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I) at Camp Victory, Iraq
Class of 1990
Army, 15 Years
Major US Army, Currently Serving in United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I) at Camp Victory, Iraq
Elizabeth Licari
Class of 2002
Air Force, 2 Years
She is currently overseas serving our country for 4 months. She will be back in time to finish college and become an officer next year. She is also involved with Honor Guard overseas too.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 2 Years
She is currently overseas serving our country for 4 months. She will be back in time to finish college and become an officer next year. She is also involved with Honor Guard overseas too.
Eric graham
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Tropospheric multi channel radio operator
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Tropospheric multi channel radio operator
James Huck
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
Served 4 Years of Active Duty Army. In that time spent 2 years in Iraq. After Active DUty Army switched to National Guard while pursuing a nursing degree.
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
Served 4 Years of Active Duty Army. In that time spent 2 years in Iraq. After Active DUty Army switched to National Guard while pursuing a nursing degree.
Jeffrey Coe
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
Was stationed at NAS Lemoore CA. Designated as a AZ, Aviation Administration
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
Was stationed at NAS Lemoore CA. Designated as a AZ, Aviation Administration
Jeffrey J Deliz
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Jeff currently is at the United States Naval Academy studying to becoming an officer with a degree in Quanatative Economics. He also plays for Navy football.
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Jeff currently is at the United States Naval Academy studying to becoming an officer with a degree in Quanatative Economics. He also plays for Navy football.
John Chesney
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
United States Navy
, US
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
United States Navy
, US
Nuclear Reactor Operator
John Matczak
Class of 2018
Air Force, 4 Years
Active Duty contingency operations communications
Class of 2018
Air Force, 4 Years
Active Duty contingency operations communications
Joseph "Joe" DePoorter
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Ten days after graduation from CVHS I was in the Corps. Retired as a CWO4 and now live in Oregon, Wisconsin. Would not of changed a thing. I still visit family and friends and pass by the old school. Lived at 17 and Garfield, Mom still does
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Ten days after graduation from CVHS I was in the Corps. Retired as a CWO4 and now live in Oregon, Wisconsin. Would not of changed a thing. I still visit family and friends and pass by the old school. Lived at 17 and Garfield, Mom still does
LARRY KALKA
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Naval avaition. Stationed in Barbers Pointe, Hawaii
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Naval avaition. Stationed in Barbers Pointe, Hawaii
Matthew James Beverst
Class of 2008
Air Force, 4 Years
Currently Stationed at Ramstein Air Base Germany, SrA Beverst has been stationed at one other base, Scott Air Force Base, in Illinois and has been on one deployment to Afghanistand
Class of 2008
Air Force, 4 Years
Currently Stationed at Ramstein Air Base Germany, SrA Beverst has been stationed at one other base, Scott Air Force Base, in Illinois and has been on one deployment to Afghanistand
Michael J Politowicz
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Still serving in the United States Marine Corps wounded in action while serving in Afghanistan.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Still serving in the United States Marine Corps wounded in action while serving in Afghanistan.
Michael Merrell
Class of 1989
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Technician / Naval Aircrewman Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1989
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Technician / Naval Aircrewman Chief Petty Officer.
Nichole McCarthy
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Nichole McCarthy is currently serving in the United states airforce as an Airman First class, buthas one semester of college left and plans on become an officer
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Nichole McCarthy is currently serving in the United states airforce as an Airman First class, buthas one semester of college left and plans on become an officer
Paul Kraus
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the Air Force after serving over 22 years. Loved every minute of it!
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the Air Force after serving over 22 years. Loved every minute of it!
Ryan Martin
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Ryan was a Military Policeman for six years serving in California, Texas, Okinawa and as a nationwide prisoner escort out of Chicago before leaving as a SGT.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Ryan was a Military Policeman for six years serving in California, Texas, Okinawa and as a nationwide prisoner escort out of Chicago before leaving as a SGT.
Shawn Pearcy
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy right after high school. Progressed through the enlisted ranks to Chief Petty Officer, then received a Commission to Chief Warrant Officer. Currently working Navy test and evaluation for new aircraft systems.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy right after high school. Progressed through the enlisted ranks to Chief Petty Officer, then received a Commission to Chief Warrant Officer. Currently working Navy test and evaluation for new aircraft systems.
Stephen Shehan
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
All my time in was spent with the 7th and 10th Special Forces Groups with a 4 year stint at the JFK Center for Military Assisstance
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
All my time in was spent with the 7th and 10th Special Forces Groups with a 4 year stint at the JFK Center for Military Assisstance
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School News
Movie to be filmed at CVHS
CVHS is proud to announce that a teen movie will be filmed at our high school this summer. Past graduate, Mike Faba, a ...
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Our Chippewa Valley 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 Chippewa Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Clinton Township are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!