Eastern High School Alumni
Washington Dc, District Of Columbia (DC)
Recent Members
| Audrey Plummer | 1962 |
| Cheryl Cheryl R Barnes | 1979 |
| Cornell N/a | 1971 |
| Doris Cannon | 1973 |
| Emma Summers | 1973 |
| Gloria Hunter | 1973 |
| Phyllis Ballenger Phyllis Ballenger | 1973 |
| Zanaya Beal | 2023 |
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
Alonzo J. Doswell
Class of 1969
Navy Reserves, 5 Years
Join Naval Air Reserves April 1969 to April 1975 commissioned and served aboard the USS INCHON LPH-12 FROM "69" to "71" finished my time station at Andrews Air Force Base honorable discharged April 1975.
Class of 1969
Navy Reserves, 5 Years
Join Naval Air Reserves April 1969 to April 1975 commissioned and served aboard the USS INCHON LPH-12 FROM "69" to "71" finished my time station at Andrews Air Force Base honorable discharged April 1975.
ARNETTE BROCK WRIGHT
Class of 1970
U.s. Public Health Service, 30 Years
Served as a registered nurse for 30 years. Retired in 2013 as CAPT (06) equivalent to Full Bird Colonel.
Class of 1970
U.s. Public Health Service, 30 Years
Served as a registered nurse for 30 years. Retired in 2013 as CAPT (06) equivalent to Full Bird Colonel.
arthurgray
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam Veteran 3 years in service, honored with Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 1st Infantry Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle, M60 and M15. Served in Vietnam 1967-1969 Rank E5 Specialist. Agent Orange related disability. I salute all Veterans domestic and abroad
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam Veteran 3 years in service, honored with Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 1st Infantry Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle, M60 and M15. Served in Vietnam 1967-1969 Rank E5 Specialist. Agent Orange related disability. I salute all Veterans domestic and abroad
Bill Fisher
Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
1974-78 Air Force
1978-82 Air National Guard
Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
1974-78 Air Force
1978-82 Air National Guard
Calvin A. Holloway
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USN 1968 -72; USS DELTA AR-9, Alameda, CA 68-69 -Norfolk, VA
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USN 1968 -72; USS DELTA AR-9, Alameda, CA 68-69 -Norfolk, VA
Charles Beatty
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted 02/70. From San Antonio, Texas to Bolling AFB in DC to Hahn AB, Germany until discharge. Sergeant (E4), Security Policeman at 50th Tactical Fighter Wing. Mostly guarded F4 Phantom fighter jets, munitions depots, other restricted areas.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted 02/70. From San Antonio, Texas to Bolling AFB in DC to Hahn AB, Germany until discharge. Sergeant (E4), Security Policeman at 50th Tactical Fighter Wing. Mostly guarded F4 Phantom fighter jets, munitions depots, other restricted areas.
Charles H. Darvin
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated from Univ. of Evansville in 1967. Commissioned through ROTC program. Retired USAF Reserve in 1994 with 26 years service. Rank: Lt. Col.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated from Univ. of Evansville in 1967. Commissioned through ROTC program. Retired USAF Reserve in 1994 with 26 years service. Rank: Lt. Col.
Cyprian "Butch" Jenifer
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Went into the Marine Corps after graduation. Went to Vietnan and was wounded and received the Purple Heart.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Went into the Marine Corps after graduation. Went to Vietnan and was wounded and received the Purple Heart.
DARYL CUNNINGHAM
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Prior Army and finished in the US Coast Guard. 04
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Prior Army and finished in the US Coast Guard. 04
Deborah Vanzego
Class of 1976
National Guard, 8 Years
Attached to the 115th Mash Unit - D.C. Army National Guard, which later became Det.3 Health and Dental Clinic. Served as a Orthopedic Specialist and as a field Medic.
Class of 1976
National Guard, 8 Years
Attached to the 115th Mash Unit - D.C. Army National Guard, which later became Det.3 Health and Dental Clinic. Served as a Orthopedic Specialist and as a field Medic.
Gary Ponds
Class of 1979
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 32years in the DC Air National Guard and retired as a Technical Sargent.
Class of 1979
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 32years in the DC Air National Guard and retired as a Technical Sargent.
James W. Preston, Sr.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam War -- April 1967 - July 1969 (2 tours). Received the Army Commendation Medal at a ceremony for me before I left country and was discharged. I made E-5 under 18 months and was offered E-6 if I would extend 4 more months. I just couldn't. My unit was attacked 4 days after I left. I am a 100 % serviced connected veteran with 3 disabilities, but I'm still here.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam War -- April 1967 - July 1969 (2 tours). Received the Army Commendation Medal at a ceremony for me before I left country and was discharged. I made E-5 under 18 months and was offered E-6 if I would extend 4 more months. I just couldn't. My unit was attacked 4 days after I left. I am a 100 % serviced connected veteran with 3 disabilities, but I'm still here.
Jeanetta Alston
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Disrict of Columbia 2010,
District of Columbia Army National Guard
Senior NCO of the year.
(SFC Jeanetta D. Hines)
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Disrict of Columbia 2010,
District of Columbia Army National Guard
Senior NCO of the year.
(SFC Jeanetta D. Hines)
Keith M. Harrison
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Four years Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Four years Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC
Lionel W. Williams
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Msgt, Medical Service Trainng Manager.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Msgt, Medical Service Trainng Manager.
Norman McKenzie
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 2/70 - stationed at Plattsburgh AFB NY and Rhein Main AB Germany on active duty-11/73-7/91-Air Force Reserve at Andrews AFB, MD
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 2/70 - stationed at Plattsburgh AFB NY and Rhein Main AB Germany on active duty-11/73-7/91-Air Force Reserve at Andrews AFB, MD
Phil BURRELL
Class of 1973
Navy, 10 Years
NCCU NROTC, DK2, PRP, DDG-17, LPD-15, CVN-68, VF-84
Class of 1973
Navy, 10 Years
NCCU NROTC, DK2, PRP, DDG-17, LPD-15, CVN-68, VF-84
Preston Herald
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Joined the Navy Reserve while a junior at Eastern High School in 1964. Served 2 years active duty aboard the USS Norhampton CC-1 from October 1966-October 1968
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Joined the Navy Reserve while a junior at Eastern High School in 1964. Served 2 years active duty aboard the USS Norhampton CC-1 from October 1966-October 1968
Reggie Dawkins
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the us Army 20 years. Retired as a Major.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the us Army 20 years. Retired as a Major.
Reggie Dawkins
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 plus years in US Army. Retired in 1993 as a Major. Served in Germany, Korea, Central America and numerous locations in the US.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 plus years in US Army. Retired in 1993 as a Major. Served in Germany, Korea, Central America and numerous locations in the US.
Ronald Boo-Boo Settle
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I served as an officer in the Ordnance Corps. I retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. I served in a myriad of assignments which took me all over the world. I am thankful for the opportunities which opened based on my military career!
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I served as an officer in the Ordnance Corps. I retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. I served in a myriad of assignments which took me all over the world. I am thankful for the opportunities which opened based on my military career!
Sheila Murphy Stevens
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Also served with DC National Guards.
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Also served with DC National Guards.
Vanderlyn Mintz-Ransom
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maintenance Administration
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maintenance Administration
Winfred D. Walton
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 17 Years
11th Special Forces Group (Abn)
Hand-to-Hand Close Quarter Combat Specialist.
Master Parachutist/Anti-Terrorist Combat Controller/Light Weapons Specialist
Rank of Colonel (Ret.)
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 17 Years
11th Special Forces Group (Abn)
Hand-to-Hand Close Quarter Combat Specialist.
Master Parachutist/Anti-Terrorist Combat Controller/Light Weapons Specialist
Rank of Colonel (Ret.)
Winfred D. Walton
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
11th Special Forces Group (Abn)
Hand-to-Hand Close Quarter Combat Specialist.
Master Parachutist/Anti-Terrorist Combat Controller/Light Weapons Specialist
Rank of Colonel (Ret.)
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
11th Special Forces Group (Abn)
Hand-to-Hand Close Quarter Combat Specialist.
Master Parachutist/Anti-Terrorist Combat Controller/Light Weapons Specialist
Rank of Colonel (Ret.)
Alumni Stories
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School News
Butch Jenifer
Looking to purchase my 1969 yearbook. If not, I can just take a look at it. Thanks, class of 1969.
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Our Eastern 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 Eastern High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Washington Dc are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!