Clay High School Alumni
Green Cove Springs, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Cherie Crossley | 1985 |
| Dale Hutcheson | 1960 |
| Edward Bernard Bastiaan De Rivera Y Rivera Edward Bernard Bastiaan De Rivera Y Rivera | 2002 |
| Faith Hayes | 2023 |
| Jimmy Roland | 1974 |
| John Eisenhauer | 1957 |
| Kirstine Nichols | 2009 |
| Steve Hall | 1984 |
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
1st Lieutenant Kevin Rogers Francis
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in the USAF from 1986 to 1994
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in the USAF from 1986 to 1994
bryan hall
Class of 2005
Army, 1 Years
currently in fort lewis washington. deploying to afganistan in 3 months
Class of 2005
Army, 1 Years
currently in fort lewis washington. deploying to afganistan in 3 months
Corey Riley
Class of 2009
Marine Corps, 2 Years
I have 3 years left to serve my nation in the intel field.. Hoorah!
Class of 2009
Marine Corps, 2 Years
I have 3 years left to serve my nation in the intel field.. Hoorah!
Damon R. Schumacher
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
Served in the Submarine Force onboard USS Tucson (SSN-770), USS Cheyenne (SSN-773) and USS Olympia (SSN-717). Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom, was attached to Cheyenne for initial Iraq missile strikes. Served two shore tours at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
Served in the Submarine Force onboard USS Tucson (SSN-770), USS Cheyenne (SSN-773) and USS Olympia (SSN-717). Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom, was attached to Cheyenne for initial Iraq missile strikes. Served two shore tours at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
David Maher
Class of 2005
Navy, 4 Years
SH2 (SW) in the US NAVY stationed back home but spent most of the last 4 years on deployment
Class of 2005
Navy, 4 Years
SH2 (SW) in the US NAVY stationed back home but spent most of the last 4 years on deployment
David Townsend
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
'97 stationed in Miramar
'98 West PAC, Operation Southern Watch
'99 West PAC, Operation Southern Watch
'03 stationed in Camp Lejeune
'04 Afghanistan (22d MEU )
'05 Iraq
'06 Iraq
'07 Stationed in Okinawa
'08 Iraq (pending)
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
'97 stationed in Miramar
'98 West PAC, Operation Southern Watch
'99 West PAC, Operation Southern Watch
'03 stationed in Camp Lejeune
'04 Afghanistan (22d MEU )
'05 Iraq
'06 Iraq
'07 Stationed in Okinawa
'08 Iraq (pending)
Edward Puhl
Class of 1968
Army, 15 Years
was in Germany most of my Army got in April of 94
Class of 1968
Army, 15 Years
was in Germany most of my Army got in April of 94
Elizabeth Lopez
Class of 2006
Navy, 2 Years
Joined in Oct 06. I am currently stationed on the USS George Washington in YOKOSUKA, JAPAN.
Class of 2006
Navy, 2 Years
Joined in Oct 06. I am currently stationed on the USS George Washington in YOKOSUKA, JAPAN.
Erick L. Baker
Class of 1992
Army, 8 Years
"Ask what you can do for your Country, Not what your Country can do for you."
Class of 1992
Army, 8 Years
"Ask what you can do for your Country, Not what your Country can do for you."
Frank Gayle
Class of 1993
Army, 17 Years
17 years combined service between active duty and national guard. 2 deploymennts to Iraq, multiple deployments stateside.
Class of 1993
Army, 17 Years
17 years combined service between active duty and national guard. 2 deploymennts to Iraq, multiple deployments stateside.
Gene Chapman
Class of 1974
Army, 11 Years
Basic Ft Knox Ky, Ait Ft Leonardwood Mo, 1st duty station Ft. Hood Tx, Red Stone Arsonal Al, Greece, Seneca Army depot NY, Ft Meade Md, Greece, Sead ny, Ft McClellan Al
Class of 1974
Army, 11 Years
Basic Ft Knox Ky, Ait Ft Leonardwood Mo, 1st duty station Ft. Hood Tx, Red Stone Arsonal Al, Greece, Seneca Army depot NY, Ft Meade Md, Greece, Sead ny, Ft McClellan Al
GEORGE HOGAN ( RICK )
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
AVIATION FUELS FLIGHT DECK CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. SERVED ON USS SARATOGA, USS INDEPENDENCE, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. 17 JULY 72- 30 APRIL 1993.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
AVIATION FUELS FLIGHT DECK CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. SERVED ON USS SARATOGA, USS INDEPENDENCE, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. 17 JULY 72- 30 APRIL 1993.
George Wright
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 3 Years
stationed at camp Lejeune, N.C. with the second marine special opperations battalion and is curentlly serving in iraq.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 3 Years
stationed at camp Lejeune, N.C. with the second marine special opperations battalion and is curentlly serving in iraq.
James Burns
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
1990-1992 Active - Hanau, Germany / 53rd HMSC 8th MBT / 3rd Armor Division (TDY) (MOS 45E)
1992-1998 Army Res- NAS Dallas, TX / 90th ARCOM (MOS 68L, 91B)
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
1990-1992 Active - Hanau, Germany / 53rd HMSC 8th MBT / 3rd Armor Division (TDY) (MOS 45E)
1992-1998 Army Res- NAS Dallas, TX / 90th ARCOM (MOS 68L, 91B)
Jeff Bessent
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
Served as an Imagery Analyst. Assigned to the 10th Mountain Division at Ft. Drum, NY for three years. Deployed to Afghanistan in February 06 for 16 months. Currently stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea.
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
Served as an Imagery Analyst. Assigned to the 10th Mountain Division at Ft. Drum, NY for three years. Deployed to Afghanistan in February 06 for 16 months. Currently stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea.
John R. Hendricks
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Stationed in Fort Richardson, AK, currently serving in Iraq
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Stationed in Fort Richardson, AK, currently serving in Iraq
Joseph Franklin
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Two tours in Iraq currently stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Two tours in Iraq currently stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington
Joshua Jones
Class of 1996
Navy, 13 Years
CPO in the Navy. Was stationed in Italy for 2 years, then Hawaii for 11.
Class of 1996
Navy, 13 Years
CPO in the Navy. Was stationed in Italy for 2 years, then Hawaii for 11.
Kim Corbitt
Class of 2009
Air Force, 1 Years
Currently in Tech School for Air Traffic Control. Will be stationed in Yokota, Japan
Class of 2009
Air Force, 1 Years
Currently in Tech School for Air Traffic Control. Will be stationed in Yokota, Japan
Matthew Acheson
Class of 2007
Air Force, 5 Years
Spent the first 4 years serving on the USAF Honor Guard in DC honor service members during funerals in Arlington National Cemetery as well as performing cermonies around the national capital region to include the White House. For the past year I have been stationed in Cocoa Beach as a part of the Airfield Management team.
Class of 2007
Air Force, 5 Years
Spent the first 4 years serving on the USAF Honor Guard in DC honor service members during funerals in Arlington National Cemetery as well as performing cermonies around the national capital region to include the White House. For the past year I have been stationed in Cocoa Beach as a part of the Airfield Management team.
Melvin belcher
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
Rank/Duty Assigned: Deck Seaman, 3rd Div - Aviation Ordnanceman, G Div
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Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
Rank/Duty Assigned: Deck Seaman, 3rd Div - Aviation Ordnanceman, G Div
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Michael Nolan
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the marines in 2006, went to my schools in Pensacola and Biloxi Mississippi. After my schools I spent two years in mainland Japan. I am now stationed in New Orleans Louisiana. I am planning on re-enlisting in august of 2010.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the marines in 2006, went to my schools in Pensacola and Biloxi Mississippi. After my schools I spent two years in mainland Japan. I am now stationed in New Orleans Louisiana. I am planning on re-enlisting in august of 2010.
michael ray dillard
Class of 1972
Army, 4 Years
1st infantry division, 121 signal battalion. Served as a echo head as we were called for the 1st infantry division in the triangle of lower vietnam.
Class of 1972
Army, 4 Years
1st infantry division, 121 signal battalion. Served as a echo head as we were called for the 1st infantry division in the triangle of lower vietnam.
Michael Sexton
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Ive been to Okinawa, Thailand, Singapore, Germany Kuwait, Iraq and beyond. I will never forget the educators that actually gave me a chance. Cause i was a trpuble maker. mr. Knowles and Mr. McCabe knew me by name.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Ive been to Okinawa, Thailand, Singapore, Germany Kuwait, Iraq and beyond. I will never forget the educators that actually gave me a chance. Cause i was a trpuble maker. mr. Knowles and Mr. McCabe knew me by name.
MSgt Gerald Moody
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Tours in Okinawa, Iceland, Germany and several state side bases.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Tours in Okinawa, Iceland, Germany and several state side bases.
Natasha Dawson
Class of 2009
Air Force, 5 Years
2W2 Nuclear Weapons technician. I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT.
Class of 2009
Air Force, 5 Years
2W2 Nuclear Weapons technician. I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT.
Nicholas Swarthout
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Worked as a SATCOM Operator, Armorer, and Convoy Team Member for 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, CO.
Completed three tours to Iraq (1 tour to Mosul & 2 tours to Baghdad).
Awards Include:
Combat Action Badge
Army Commendation Medals (3)
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
U.S. Army Parachutist Badge
Good Conduct Medals (2)
National Defense Ribbon
U.S. Army Service Ribbon
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Worked as a SATCOM Operator, Armorer, and Convoy Team Member for 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, CO.
Completed three tours to Iraq (1 tour to Mosul & 2 tours to Baghdad).
Awards Include:
Combat Action Badge
Army Commendation Medals (3)
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
U.S. Army Parachutist Badge
Good Conduct Medals (2)
National Defense Ribbon
U.S. Army Service Ribbon
PFC Lawrence Hall
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
M1 A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank crewman. Currently stationed in Ft. Riley Ks. PCS to Baumholder Germany March 10 2010.
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
M1 A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank crewman. Currently stationed in Ft. Riley Ks. PCS to Baumholder Germany March 10 2010.
Randall Ray Gann
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served all around the world and still serving as a DOD employee or Contractor some where.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served all around the world and still serving as a DOD employee or Contractor some where.
Renee Mazerolle-Spooner
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
serviced U.S. Army 1982-1986 . All veterans are forever in my heart.
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
serviced U.S. Army 1982-1986 . All veterans are forever in my heart.
Rey Escanio
Class of 1997
Navy, 7 Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman with 1/2 in Camp Lejeune. After 3 years there my next duty station was the Naval Hospital at N.A.S Jacsonville. Got out in 2005.
Class of 1997
Navy, 7 Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman with 1/2 in Camp Lejeune. After 3 years there my next duty station was the Naval Hospital at N.A.S Jacsonville. Got out in 2005.
Ricky Justus
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Military Police. Trained Iraqi Police in Mosul, 2003, and served a second tour in Baghdad in 2005.
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Military Police. Trained Iraqi Police in Mosul, 2003, and served a second tour in Baghdad in 2005.
Robin Dale
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as military police at Dyess Air Force Base in Abiline, TX then overseas at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as military police at Dyess Air Force Base in Abiline, TX then overseas at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa
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School News
55 Year Class Reunion Class of 1961
55 year reunion September 24, 2016, at Holiday Inn and Suites on Wells Rd., Orange Park. Contact Martha English Johnson ...
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Our Clay 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 Clay High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Green Cove Springs are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!