Dawson-boyd High School Alumni
Dawson, Minnesota (MN)
Recent Members
| Alice Westby | 1975 |
| Andrrw Viessman | 1998 |
| Dennis Femrite | 1968 |
| Donald Doose | 1982 |
| Jodine Jodine Krier | 1974 |
| Karie Kallhoff | 1978 |
| Marie Yackel | 1979 |
| Ricky Ricky Yackel | 1976 |
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 Dawson-boyd High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Blackjacks lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Barry Anderson
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller. Stationed in Phillippines, Guam, Maine & WA state. Served on USS Hancock, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Ranger and USS Enterprise. Retired in 1991.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller. Stationed in Phillippines, Guam, Maine & WA state. Served on USS Hancock, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Ranger and USS Enterprise. Retired in 1991.
Brad Strand
Class of 1986
Navy, 15 Years
Submarine Service for 7 years, Military Police 4 years, 4 years in Naval Reserves.
Class of 1986
Navy, 15 Years
Submarine Service for 7 years, Military Police 4 years, 4 years in Naval Reserves.
Jason Abernathy
Class of 1993
Air Force, 17 Years
Father of Brennan and Gavin Abernathy
Class of 1993
Air Force, 17 Years
Father of Brennan and Gavin Abernathy
Michael Willand
Class of 1979
National Guard, 6 Years
I was in the Army National Guard based in Dawson. I joined while in my senior year and chose a delayed entry program. I left for Army basic training in Fort Leonard Wood Missouri right after graduation. I trained and earned a wheeled vehicle mechanic MOS and returned to Dawson to my Unit that fall. I then cross-trained to the field artillary MOS of 13B. I served as truck driver, assistant gunner, gunner and Section Chief during my time. I was promoted to the level of E5 Sergeant and also served in the E6 Staff Sergeant position while waiting for a "time in grade" promotion. I took an Honorable Discharge in 1985 after moving to Texas. I served 2 years inactive reserve and recieved my letter of intent to call me up to serve in the first Gulf war, however, I was never deployed.
Class of 1979
National Guard, 6 Years
I was in the Army National Guard based in Dawson. I joined while in my senior year and chose a delayed entry program. I left for Army basic training in Fort Leonard Wood Missouri right after graduation. I trained and earned a wheeled vehicle mechanic MOS and returned to Dawson to my Unit that fall. I then cross-trained to the field artillary MOS of 13B. I served as truck driver, assistant gunner, gunner and Section Chief during my time. I was promoted to the level of E5 Sergeant and also served in the E6 Staff Sergeant position while waiting for a "time in grade" promotion. I took an Honorable Discharge in 1985 after moving to Texas. I served 2 years inactive reserve and recieved my letter of intent to call me up to serve in the first Gulf war, however, I was never deployed.
Ricky Yackel
Class of 1976
National Guard, 20 Years
Enlisted in 1975 in Dawson, MN went to basic training at Fort Sill, OK in 1976 after I graduated. I was enlisted for seven years and received my officer commisson in 1982. I retired as a Captain in 1995.
Class of 1976
National Guard, 20 Years
Enlisted in 1975 in Dawson, MN went to basic training at Fort Sill, OK in 1976 after I graduated. I was enlisted for seven years and received my officer commisson in 1982. I retired as a Captain in 1995.
robert j. kloos
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Photographer for the first 10 years and safety (OSHA) the last 10 years
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Photographer for the first 10 years and safety (OSHA) the last 10 years
Robert Kloos
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the service in Oct 1989. Tour includes: 10 years as a photographer at Nellis AFB, NV and 10 years as a Safety Professional throughout Texas and back to Las Vegas. Retired in Oct 2009.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the service in Oct 1989. Tour includes: 10 years as a photographer at Nellis AFB, NV and 10 years as a Safety Professional throughout Texas and back to Las Vegas. Retired in Oct 2009.
Steven Kaas
Class of 1988
Navy, 9 Years
Meteorology/Oceanography (Forecaster) 5 years active duty, 4 years Navy Reserve
Class of 1988
Navy, 9 Years
Meteorology/Oceanography (Forecaster) 5 years active duty, 4 years Navy Reserve
Tony Wilking
Class of 1996
Army, 12 Years
ssg tony wilking has served in the united states army for 12 years, he is currently stationed at fort sill oklahome and is also currently deployed to iraq in support of opperation iraqi freedom
Class of 1996
Army, 12 Years
ssg tony wilking has served in the united states army for 12 years, he is currently stationed at fort sill oklahome and is also currently deployed to iraq in support of opperation iraqi freedom
Alumni Stories
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School News
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Our Dawson-boyd 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 Dawson-boyd High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Dawson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!