Danville High School Alumni
Danville, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Dana Hagenbuch | 1984 |
| Emily Harris | 2012 |
| Emma Hallman | 1962 |
| Evan Cochran | 2020 |
| Jeanette Fox | 1981 |
| Jody Roup Roup | 1975 |
| Keith Keith P. Ruths | 1983 |
| Sharon Cripps | 1975 |
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
Bill Pursel
Class of 1982
Army, 11 Years
West Point grad Class of 1986. Served in Persian Gulf War 1990-1991, shooting down 5 Iraqi SCUD missiles with the Patriot Missile System and awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Class of 1982
Army, 11 Years
West Point grad Class of 1986. Served in Persian Gulf War 1990-1991, shooting down 5 Iraqi SCUD missiles with the Patriot Missile System and awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
BRETT CAMPBELL
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Ranger served 21 years in the Army. Served in the Persian Gulf in 1991 and in many other countries. It has been an honor to serve my country and I would do it again.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Ranger served 21 years in the Army. Served in the Persian Gulf in 1991 and in many other countries. It has been an honor to serve my country and I would do it again.
Bruce Linker
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 35yrs. Retired August 2013, SMSgt
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 35yrs. Retired August 2013, SMSgt
Bryan "Buck" Rogers
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered USAF from AFROTC Florida State University 1980. Flew F-111s operationally and in flight test for ten years. Worked USAF acquisition programs for ten years, and staff assignments at HQ Air Force Materiel Command, and was Direction of Air and Air Defense at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center thru retirement in 2006. Retired with wife (Dorothy) and two sons Jonathan and Alex in Mt Pleasant, SC. Currently work as a project manager for VT MILCOM integrated advanced C4I systems on combat vehicles.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered USAF from AFROTC Florida State University 1980. Flew F-111s operationally and in flight test for ten years. Worked USAF acquisition programs for ten years, and staff assignments at HQ Air Force Materiel Command, and was Direction of Air and Air Defense at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center thru retirement in 2006. Retired with wife (Dorothy) and two sons Jonathan and Alex in Mt Pleasant, SC. Currently work as a project manager for VT MILCOM integrated advanced C4I systems on combat vehicles.
Charles T. Oberdorf
Class of 1985
Air Force, 8 Years
Crew chief A-10 Thunderbolts served in Desert shield , desert storm
Class of 1985
Air Force, 8 Years
Crew chief A-10 Thunderbolts served in Desert shield , desert storm
Crystal Adamosky(Rothermel)
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Still actively serving in the Army Reserve at the Army Reserve headquarters in Coraopolis, Pa.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Still actively serving in the Army Reserve at the Army Reserve headquarters in Coraopolis, Pa.
Dale L. Myers
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as an Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as an Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
David Clark
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Served during Nam with Bob Goodson, Tim Clark, Robin Alexander....the wonder years.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Served during Nam with Bob Goodson, Tim Clark, Robin Alexander....the wonder years.
David Gilmer
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Currently serves on Active Duty since 2000 as a US Army Infantryman.Served in Afghanistan in 2003-04 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraq 2005-07 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently sationed at Ft. Jackson, SC finishing an assignment as a Drill Sergeant Leader at the US Army Drill Sergeant School.
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Currently serves on Active Duty since 2000 as a US Army Infantryman.Served in Afghanistan in 2003-04 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraq 2005-07 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently sationed at Ft. Jackson, SC finishing an assignment as a Drill Sergeant Leader at the US Army Drill Sergeant School.
Don Snyder
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at RAF Lakenheath 64 to 67, Wheelus AFB, Triboli, Lybia 67.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at RAF Lakenheath 64 to 67, Wheelus AFB, Triboli, Lybia 67.
Gary Freese
Class of 1978
Army, 20 Years
Served in Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Airborne
Class of 1978
Army, 20 Years
Served in Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Airborne
George E. Whapham
Class of 1948
Navy, 5 Years
Served 1948-1853. Achieved rank of Petty Officer second class. Korean War Service 1950-1951 as Radioman on the Destroyer, USS John A. Bole DD755, also iserved m Mediteranian area on USS Baltimore CA68
Class of 1948
Navy, 5 Years
Served 1948-1853. Achieved rank of Petty Officer second class. Korean War Service 1950-1951 as Radioman on the Destroyer, USS John A. Bole DD755, also iserved m Mediteranian area on USS Baltimore CA68
Jason D. Roth
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
78th Security Forces Squadron stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
78th Security Forces Squadron stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Jim Nogle
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Medical Service Corps Officer stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2D medical Battalion
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Medical Service Corps Officer stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2D medical Battalion
Joshua L. Poticher
Class of 1993
Air Force, 4 Years
- Refueling Maintenance 12th Transportation Squadron, Randolph Airforce Base, San Antonio TX
-4404th Transportation Squadron, Daharan Saudi Arabia
Class of 1993
Air Force, 4 Years
- Refueling Maintenance 12th Transportation Squadron, Randolph Airforce Base, San Antonio TX
-4404th Transportation Squadron, Daharan Saudi Arabia
Lou VanGilder
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Served in the U.S, Army Security Agency from 1966 to 1970, Honerably discharged as a Specialist 5th Class. Spent 2 years in Pleku, Viet Nam. Recieved a Bronze Star for work don during the 1968 TET Offensive.
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Served in the U.S, Army Security Agency from 1966 to 1970, Honerably discharged as a Specialist 5th Class. Spent 2 years in Pleku, Viet Nam. Recieved a Bronze Star for work don during the 1968 TET Offensive.
Mark Wimmer
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Staff Weather Officer
341st Missile Wing
82nd Airborne Division
43rd Airlift Wing
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Staff Weather Officer
341st Missile Wing
82nd Airborne Division
43rd Airlift Wing
Mary Geiswite/Greenwood
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
Active Duty Air Traffic Controller
USS Theodore Roosevelt
NASO AirDet Norfolk
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
Active Duty Air Traffic Controller
USS Theodore Roosevelt
NASO AirDet Norfolk
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert L. Kirkner
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Five years Active. 20+ PA Amy National Guard
One tour in Iraq, 2004 to 2005.
Have seen a lot of the world during my time!
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Five years Active. 20+ PA Amy National Guard
One tour in Iraq, 2004 to 2005.
Have seen a lot of the world during my time!
Robert Rickard
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Police; served in the Gulf War and Somalia.
Retired as a Master Sergeant (E-7) in 2009.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Police; served in the Gulf War and Somalia.
Retired as a Master Sergeant (E-7) in 2009.
Samuel Harrison
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Nuclear Electricians Mates Submarine Service
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Nuclear Electricians Mates Submarine Service
shane shepperson
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
Advises on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems. Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate metal working operations. Performs metals technology shop calculations such as determining cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and preheat and postheat requirements. Welds, brazes, solders, and heat treats metals. Uses manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal working machines, mills, and lathes to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components and SE. Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods. Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings and specifications.
Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using machine screws, bolts, rivets, press fits, and welding techniques. Uses metal working equipment, tools, and supplies to produce surface finishing specifications for components. Extracts broken or damaged hardware. Checks components for wear tolerances using precision measuring devices.
Maintains and inspects hand tools and metal working machinery. Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools. Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on all equipment. Uses and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
Advises on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems. Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate metal working operations. Performs metals technology shop calculations such as determining cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and preheat and postheat requirements. Welds, brazes, solders, and heat treats metals. Uses manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal working machines, mills, and lathes to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components and SE. Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods. Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings and specifications.
Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using machine screws, bolts, rivets, press fits, and welding techniques. Uses metal working equipment, tools, and supplies to produce surface finishing specifications for components. Extracts broken or damaged hardware. Checks components for wear tolerances using precision measuring devices.
Maintains and inspects hand tools and metal working machinery. Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools. Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on all equipment. Uses and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
Tim Rake
Class of 1994
Army, 22 Years
Served in the Infantry and Signal Corps for over 22 years with multiple overseas and combat deployments. Currently retired from Active Duty but working as a DA Civilian at Ft. Hood Texas.
Class of 1994
Army, 22 Years
Served in the Infantry and Signal Corps for over 22 years with multiple overseas and combat deployments. Currently retired from Active Duty but working as a DA Civilian at Ft. Hood Texas.
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Frank (TAC) Wagner
I am a USAF veteran who served with Franklin (TAC) Wagner in 1967-1968 at Westover AFB. I would like to make contact thr...
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