Durant High School Alumni
Durant, Oklahoma (OK)

Recent Members
Casey Shackleford | 1988 |
Cecil Smith | 1965 |
Garon Mcfarlin Garon Mcfarlin | 2015 |
James James Lewis Pikul | 1983 |
Loren Damron | 1962 |
Marc Mcclendon | 1979 |
Marline Rhoades | 1988 |
Roy Smith | 2016 |
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
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Honored Military Alumni

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE
Class of 1991
Army, 17 Years
Still currently Active Duty serving in Fort Campbell Air Assault!!
Class of 1991
Army, 17 Years
Still currently Active Duty serving in Fort Campbell Air Assault!!

Don L. Hayes
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Member of OK National Guard while living in Durant. Went on to OCS, flight school, 2 tours in Viet Nam as aviator, 3+ years in Europe, stationed at numerous posts in U.S. Retired as Colonel and living in Sun City, TX. One of first inducted into Military Hall of Fame in 1984.
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Member of OK National Guard while living in Durant. Went on to OCS, flight school, 2 tours in Viet Nam as aviator, 3+ years in Europe, stationed at numerous posts in U.S. Retired as Colonel and living in Sun City, TX. One of first inducted into Military Hall of Fame in 1984.

Edward Rosemark
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt, Master Instructor F-16 Avionics, Communications, Navigation, Electronic Counter-Measures.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt, Master Instructor F-16 Avionics, Communications, Navigation, Electronic Counter-Measures.

Gary Paul Rigsby
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in ever increasing responsibilities during the 21 years service to our country. Spent 9 years outside the US. The longest time spent in one place was at Lackland AFB as a Military Training Instructor (drill sergeant). Retired as a decorated Master Sergeant in 1987 and then spent 22 years with State Farm as a auto claims handler. Retired in 2009.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in ever increasing responsibilities during the 21 years service to our country. Spent 9 years outside the US. The longest time spent in one place was at Lackland AFB as a Military Training Instructor (drill sergeant). Retired as a decorated Master Sergeant in 1987 and then spent 22 years with State Farm as a auto claims handler. Retired in 2009.

Jason Wilson
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Served as an Infantryman with the 101st Airborne. Participated in the initial invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Was interviewed for and included in a book written about Operation Anaconda named "Not a Good Day to Die"
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Served as an Infantryman with the 101st Airborne. Participated in the initial invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Was interviewed for and included in a book written about Operation Anaconda named "Not a Good Day to Die"

Joe Whhite
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served on Nuclear Submarine during the Cold War and also during the Viet Nam Era. Did 6 Patrols on Polaris Submarine
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served on Nuclear Submarine during the Cold War and also during the Viet Nam Era. Did 6 Patrols on Polaris Submarine


Lawrence Eric Cordray
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Special Vehicle Repair, Flight line.
SAC Alert Team.
Texas, Alaska, Maine
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Special Vehicle Repair, Flight line.
SAC Alert Team.
Texas, Alaska, Maine

Martha Bodine
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Administrative Specialist
1974-1979 Offutt AFB, NE
1979-1980 LAAFS, CA
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Administrative Specialist
1974-1979 Offutt AFB, NE
1979-1980 LAAFS, CA

Mike Green
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Tours of duty include Ft Leonardwood, Ft Sill, and the Republic of Korea.
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Tours of duty include Ft Leonardwood, Ft Sill, and the Republic of Korea.

P, David Wiggs
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Logistics officer at Vandenberg AFB, 1967-70.
Achieved rank of Captain.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Logistics officer at Vandenberg AFB, 1967-70.
Achieved rank of Captain.



Tommy Reynolds
Class of 1964
Army, 9 Years
Two tours in Viet Nam MOS Heavy Equipment Operator, one in Germany Motor Pool SGT.
Class of 1964
Army, 9 Years
Two tours in Viet Nam MOS Heavy Equipment Operator, one in Germany Motor Pool SGT.

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Our Durant 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 Durant High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Durant are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!