Crystal Lake South High School Alumni
Crystal Lake, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Ariana Hicks-carter | 2016 |
| David Richards David Richards | 1987 |
| Hayden Sanders Hayden Sanders | 2021 |
| Lynne Francis | 1984 |
| Nadia Bichri | 2016 |
| Nancy Basford | 1986 |
| Valerie Zimmer | 1996 |
| William Gomez | 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps.
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
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
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
6 years served active duty. Currently serving in the Illinois National Guard. Two tours in combat in Iraq.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
Chinook Instructor Pilot and Safety Officer.
Class of 1996
Army, 9 Years
Chinook Instructor Pilot and Safety Officer.
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
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
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.
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.
Steve Olson
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
Air Force Pilot. Currently stationed at Scott Air Force Base.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
Air Force Pilot. Currently stationed at Scott Air Force Base.
Todd Carnahan
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years in December 2005. Resides with family in Niceville, FL.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years in December 2005. Resides with family in Niceville, FL.
Tracie Austin
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
I was a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy from 1997-2005.....
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
I was a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy from 1997-2005.....
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.
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.
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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!