Franklin Academy High School Alumni
Malone, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Brayden Brayden | 2023 |
| Brent Lagrave | 2000 |
| Joe Darajio | 2007 |
| Kim Reome | 1975 |
| Mary Jean Goodman | 1942 |
| Maxine Trombley | 1981 |
| Ron Reome Ron Reome | 1967 |
| Shaun S | 1987 |
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
Beane Robert J
Class of 1948
Army, 20+ Years
Many functions including service in Japan,Korea Franceand VietNam
Class of 1948
Army, 20+ Years
Many functions including service in Japan,Korea Franceand VietNam
Becky Brown
Class of 1986
Air Force, 5 Years
Three and a half years Active duty and one and a half years reserve.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 5 Years
Three and a half years Active duty and one and a half years reserve.
David Lamica
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force; Airborne Communication Techncian /Instructor for 963rd AWACS; Personnel Manager at MPF.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force; Airborne Communication Techncian /Instructor for 963rd AWACS; Personnel Manager at MPF.
Elizabeth Hartz
Class of 1995
Air Force, 7 Years
I'm a Captain in the Air Force. I fly on the AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) as an Air Surveillance Officer. I am also a flight commander.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 7 Years
I'm a Captain in the Air Force. I fly on the AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) as an Air Surveillance Officer. I am also a flight commander.
GARY JAMES YANDO
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Security Agency. Specialist 4. Was stationed in Ft. Dix, Ft. Devens, Clark Air Force Base and Ft. Lewis.
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Security Agency. Specialist 4. Was stationed in Ft. Dix, Ft. Devens, Clark Air Force Base and Ft. Lewis.
Greg Carter
Class of 1984
Army, 16 Years
Greg is leaving for Afghanistan with the 726 Finance BN in November. He will be supporting the 82nd Airborne in their ongoing mission. God Speed Greg
Class of 1984
Army, 16 Years
Greg is leaving for Afghanistan with the 726 Finance BN in November. He will be supporting the 82nd Airborne in their ongoing mission. God Speed Greg
Greg Carter
Class of 1984
Army, 16 Years
Massachusetts Army National Guard recently returned from deployment to Afghanistan
Class of 1984
Army, 16 Years
Massachusetts Army National Guard recently returned from deployment to Afghanistan
James Carley
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Just recently retired with 20 years of Naval service as a senior parachute rigger managing a US Navy P-3 aircraft wings life support systems. Had 10 oversea deployments in support of operations Desert Fox, Praying Mantis, and the Gulf Wars
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Just recently retired with 20 years of Naval service as a senior parachute rigger managing a US Navy P-3 aircraft wings life support systems. Had 10 oversea deployments in support of operations Desert Fox, Praying Mantis, and the Gulf Wars
Jerry Lester
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Administrative Specialist, 3345th Hq Sq, Sq Athletic Director, member of Sq base fast pitch champs, flag football champs, Base fast pitch softball traveling team and represented base in ATC tournaments in baseball, fast pitch softball and flag football. Our office was responsible for Vandenburg AFB intercontinental ballistic missile reports.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Administrative Specialist, 3345th Hq Sq, Sq Athletic Director, member of Sq base fast pitch champs, flag football champs, Base fast pitch softball traveling team and represented base in ATC tournaments in baseball, fast pitch softball and flag football. Our office was responsible for Vandenburg AFB intercontinental ballistic missile reports.
Joseph F. Santamore Jr.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Worked in personnel, administration and supply/logistics. Also served in US Air Force. Served overseas while in Air Force.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Worked in personnel, administration and supply/logistics. Also served in US Air Force. Served overseas while in Air Force.
Joseph J. LaTour
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Four years in the Navy and the rest in the Army. Now I work for the Marine Corp.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Four years in the Navy and the rest in the Army. Now I work for the Marine Corp.
Joshua Jock
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
US Army Military Police, served at the Pentagon for one year, Guantanamo Bay Cuba for one year and Baghdad Iraq for one year.
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
US Army Military Police, served at the Pentagon for one year, Guantanamo Bay Cuba for one year and Baghdad Iraq for one year.
Lynn E. Smith (Rust)
Class of 1987
Air Force, 15 Years
I'm currently deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and will be returning to my family and friends in January. I can't wait to get back to the U.S.A!!!!
Class of 1987
Air Force, 15 Years
I'm currently deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and will be returning to my family and friends in January. I can't wait to get back to the U.S.A!!!!
michael richards
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
stationed at Ft. Myer,Va. for 4 yrs and served in Md. National Guard for 6 yrs
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
stationed at Ft. Myer,Va. for 4 yrs and served in Md. National Guard for 6 yrs
Mike McCarthy
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Navy Radioman, Sept. 1961- Jan. 1966. Stationed aboard USS Yosemite, AD19 from Dec.
61 to Aug. 62. USS Tidewater, AD31 from March
63 to Sept. 64. Transferred to Naval Communications Station, Washington, DC and remained there until my separation in Jan. 66.
Also spent a couple of years in US Army reserves, 77-78.
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Navy Radioman, Sept. 1961- Jan. 1966. Stationed aboard USS Yosemite, AD19 from Dec.
61 to Aug. 62. USS Tidewater, AD31 from March
63 to Sept. 64. Transferred to Naval Communications Station, Washington, DC and remained there until my separation in Jan. 66.
Also spent a couple of years in US Army reserves, 77-78.
Robert W. King
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired Master Sergeant with 27 years service.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired Master Sergeant with 27 years service.
Ronald A Degon
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Served at Ft Carson Colorado, Weisbaden Germany, Ft Hood, US Army Recruiter Buffalo, NY, Siani Egypt, Ft Polk La, Ft Dix, NJ, Korea, Asshauffenburg, Germany. as well as trained at Ft Drum, NY, Ft Blis Texas, Ft Benning Ga.and fought the fires in Yellowstone National Park in 1988. (Currently serving taking care of our veterans as a Food Service Supervisor in American Lake at Lakewood Washington. Have worked there for the Veterans Administration since 1997.)
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Served at Ft Carson Colorado, Weisbaden Germany, Ft Hood, US Army Recruiter Buffalo, NY, Siani Egypt, Ft Polk La, Ft Dix, NJ, Korea, Asshauffenburg, Germany. as well as trained at Ft Drum, NY, Ft Blis Texas, Ft Benning Ga.and fought the fires in Yellowstone National Park in 1988. (Currently serving taking care of our veterans as a Food Service Supervisor in American Lake at Lakewood Washington. Have worked there for the Veterans Administration since 1997.)
Scott Pelow
Class of 1981
Army, 19 Years
-U.S. Army. Assignments in Germany,
Netherlands, England and continental
U.S.
-NY State Army Nat. Guard (Troy, NY).
-U.S. Army Reserves (Recruiter),
Springfield, MA.
-U.S. Navy (Navy Counselor),
Boston/Springfield, MA.
Class of 1981
Army, 19 Years
-U.S. Army. Assignments in Germany,
Netherlands, England and continental
U.S.
-NY State Army Nat. Guard (Troy, NY).
-U.S. Army Reserves (Recruiter),
Springfield, MA.
-U.S. Navy (Navy Counselor),
Boston/Springfield, MA.
Todd Duquette
Class of 1989
Air Force, 12 Years
Todd is going back to Iraq in August for the 3rd time. Good luck Bro!
Class of 1989
Air Force, 12 Years
Todd is going back to Iraq in August for the 3rd time. Good luck Bro!
Wendell "Bud" Brooks Jr
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Service-2 years Misawa Japan-1 year and discharged honorably as Sgt. from Kelly AFB San Antonio TX.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Service-2 years Misawa Japan-1 year and discharged honorably as Sgt. from Kelly AFB San Antonio TX.
William "Bill" Badger
Class of 1976
Army Reserves, 22 Years
4 years active duty,18 reserves
Class of 1976
Army Reserves, 22 Years
4 years active duty,18 reserves
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Our Franklin Academy 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 Franklin Academy High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Malone are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!