Columbus High School Alumni
Columbus, Nebraska (NE)
Recent Members
| Jean Bradley Jean Bradley | 1995 |
| Jeane Fleming | 1963 |
| Lupe Vasquez | 2022 |
| Michael Quinn Michael Quinn | 2024 |
| Norma Tiaden | 1969 |
| Rita Louis | 1981 |
| Steven Kapperman | 1980 |
| Steven Reese | 1977 |
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
Have you lost your Columbus High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Discoverers lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Connie Reese
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Server 1969-1973 radio telecommunications operator and watch supervisor at Naval Message Center Moanalua Oahu, Hawaii attached to Fleet Weather Center.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Server 1969-1973 radio telecommunications operator and watch supervisor at Naval Message Center Moanalua Oahu, Hawaii attached to Fleet Weather Center.
James Jacobson
Class of 1977
Navy, 20 Years
Submarine Service, Electrician, Nuclear Planner
Class of 1977
Navy, 20 Years
Submarine Service, Electrician, Nuclear Planner
Kathryn (Hagge) Acosta
Class of 1985
Air Force, 10 Years
Communications-Computer Systems Program Management Specialist in the US Air Force.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 10 Years
Communications-Computer Systems Program Management Specialist in the US Air Force.
MARK "Rus" Maneely
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
After specialized Pilot training, used his Electrical Engineering Degree as a Research & Development Officer. He then became the Assignment Officer for that career field. He studied for MS & PhD degrees before becoming the Chief of Spacecraft Technology. He retired to Las Vegas, NV in 2004.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
After specialized Pilot training, used his Electrical Engineering Degree as a Research & Development Officer. He then became the Assignment Officer for that career field. He studied for MS & PhD degrees before becoming the Chief of Spacecraft Technology. He retired to Las Vegas, NV in 2004.
Peggy E Wilde
Class of 1972
Army, 5 Years
Served 5 years 9 months and 21 day. Was originally in the Women's Army Corp (WAC) Was member of the Army Secuity Agency stationed in Augsburg West Germany, then transferred to Berlin, West Germany, and finally in San Antonio, Tx.
Class of 1972
Army, 5 Years
Served 5 years 9 months and 21 day. Was originally in the Women's Army Corp (WAC) Was member of the Army Secuity Agency stationed in Augsburg West Germany, then transferred to Berlin, West Germany, and finally in San Antonio, Tx.
Robert Yanders
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Was in the Army Security Agency 1966 to 1970. Served in Vietnam 1966-1967.
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Was in the Army Security Agency 1966 to 1970. Served in Vietnam 1966-1967.
Steven D. Reese
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
Served from 1981 thru 1988 stationed 3years state side and 4 years in Italy as a construction equipment repairman and a vehicle recovery specialest..
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
Served from 1981 thru 1988 stationed 3years state side and 4 years in Italy as a construction equipment repairman and a vehicle recovery specialest..
Alumni Stories
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School News
Class of 70 Yearbook
I was unable to get a Yearbook in my senior year because I graduated at mid-term and missed the opportunity. Anyone able...
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Our Columbus 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 Columbus High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Columbus are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!