Crystal Lake South High School Alumni

Crystal Lake, Illinois (IL)

Military Alumni

Military High School 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

Barbara Markham
Barbara Markham
Class of 1991
Air Force, 16 Years

I am currently stationed at Redstone ARMY Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama. I have been stationed worldwide including Spain, Australia, Colorado, New Mexico, Illinois, Alabama, Panama, Puerto Rico, and various others. Served time overseas in OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and currently OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
Beth Martin
Beth Martin
Class of 1998
Air Force, 10 Years

Air Force Security Forces
Chasity Vails(VanFosson)
Chasity Vails(VanFosson)
Class of 1991
Air Force, 3 Years

I was in the Air Force from August 1993-March 1996. My first and only assignment was at Spangdahlem AB, Germany. I was a personnel specialist. I served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
I've been a stay at home mom since separating and I've been married to my active duty Air Force husband since July 1994. We're currently stationed at Shriever AFB, Colorado.
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years

Went to boot camp at Great Lakes, IL. Then went to Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC. Got dropped from that program and went to Submarine School in Groton, CT. Stationed on the now decommissioned submarine, USS Hyamn G Rickover. Went back to sub school for LAN Administrator training. Currently stationed outside London, England.
David Michael Oelert
David Michael Oelert
Class of 1990
Air Force, 20+ Years

22 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard.
I was mechanic on the fuel systems of aircraft. KC-135, F-16.

Disabled Veteran.
Deborah Schroeder (Bruner)
Deborah Schroeder (Bruner)
Class of 1982
Air Force, 6 Years

Nurse Corps
Derek Burdloff
Derek Burdloff
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years

Air Traffic Controller for 20 years. Served off the Coast of Iraq 3 times. Also served in Souda Bay Crete Greece, Jacksonville Fl., Norfolk VA, Patuxent River Md.
Eric Lee
Eric Lee
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years

Army infantry, stationed at Fort Hood, Tx and Fort Polk, LA also served a year in Iraq from March '03-March '04..got out as an e-4(p)
Frank Males
Frank Males
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years

He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps.
Jenna Maravillas
Jenna Maravillas
Class of 2001
Army, 5 Years

Two time Iraq War Veteran. Been stationed in Washington, Georgia, and New York. Coming home at the end of 2008 to join the Illinois National Guard and finish school
Jenna Maravillas
Jenna Maravillas
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years

6 years served active duty. Currently serving in the Illinois National Guard. Two tours in combat in Iraq.
Margaret LIfka
Margaret LIfka
Class of 2001
Navy, 4 Years

I Served at ATRC/CSCS in Dahlgren, Va as an Aegis Computer Network Technician. The complex missle system onboard Aegis Destroyer ships. One of the greatest experiences i have ever had.
Mark J. Peterson
Mark J. Peterson
Class of 1982
Air Force, 10 Years

4 years in Special Operations at Pope AFB, NC,3 1/2 years in Zweibrucken, W GE, 3 years at Myrtle Beach, SC and 8 mos of that in Desert Shield/Storm.
Matt Trummel
Matt Trummel
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years

Chinook Instructor Pilot and Safety Officer.
Matt Trummel
Matt Trummel
Class of 1996
Army, 8 Years

I am currently stationed at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. I am a CW3 who flies CH-47 Chinooks. I am heading back to the states here in another month and will be moving down to AL to fly Hueys as a Med-evac pilot. I apologize to all of those whom I missed at our ten year reunion and look forward to catching up at the 15 or 20 year reunion. Take care ~ Matt
Paul West
Paul West
Class of 1999
Navy, 13 Years

Served 13 years on active duty and deployed 6 times on two aircraft carriers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
I was an aircraft director on the flight deck.
Sandra Butkus
Sandra Butkus
Class of 1982
Army Reserves, 14 Years

Sandy Nacinovich (Butkus)
Sandy Nacinovich (Butkus)
Class of 1982
Army, 18 Years

Nurse Corps
Steve Olson
Steve Olson
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years

Air Force Pilot. Currently stationed at Scott Air Force Base.
Todd Carnahan
Todd Carnahan
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years

Retired after 22 years in December 2005. Resides with family in Niceville, FL.
Tracie Austin
Tracie Austin
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years

I was a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy from 1997-2005.....
Travis Rosenbach
Travis Rosenbach
Class of 1996
Navy, 4 Years

A Petty Officer in the US Navy, who is within the commincations field. Served on the USS AVENGER (MCM-1). and now is stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes.

Classmates Spotlight

Crystal Lake South High School Classmates

Ann Massaro
Class of '98

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School News

Tribute to Mr. Keyes

As you are all aware, Mr. Keyes will be retiring next year. I thought as a nice send off for him is putting together a ...
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Our Crystal Lake South 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 Crystal Lake South High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Crystal Lake are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!